Patient Experience

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The 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards Are Now Open

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// By Susan Dubuque // The 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards Call for Entries is officially open! Now in their 26th year, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards celebrate excellence in healthcare digital marketing, recognizing standout websites, apps, videos, campaigns, and digital initiatives that drive marketing and business success across the industry. The deadline for entries is June 27, 2025.

In Search of Lost Time: Insights from 299 healthcare professionals

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A free white paper, published by Leadsquared

Download this eBook to learn:

  • Where is time slipping away in healthcare operations?
    Identify the most common time traps—from slow scheduling to administrative overload—and learn where small inefficiencies create big delays.
  • How do operational delays affect patient satisfaction?
    See how response times, follow-ups, and workflow inefficiencies directly impact patient experience, engagement, and even retention.
  • What practical steps can streamline workflows and improve care?
    Get proven strategies to reduce manual work, automate repetitive tasks, and create a more efficient system that allows teams to focus on patients—not paperwork.

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Raising the Bar: How Award-Winning Health Systems Enhance Digital Patient Experience

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// By Susan Dubuque // Patient experience is no longer judged based on bedside manner or in-office interactions alone. Increasingly, it’s defined by the digital journey. This insight came during a recent member roundtable featuring eHealthcare Leadership Awards winners. Here, industry experts from Hackensack Meridian Health and UNC Health share secrets on meeting today’s consumer expectations.

Tuned In: Award-Winning Podcasts That Connect and Engage

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Tuesday | May 6, 2025 | 2 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

  • Bill Klaproth, Director of Marketing and Production, DoctorPodcasting
  • Karen Busse, Director of Continuing Medical Education, Norton Healthcare
  • Jordana Taylor, Marketing Manager, BayCare Health System
  • Kim Marcum, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Communications and Content, Orlando Health
  • Bonnie Ward, Market Director of Marketing and Communications, CommonSpirit Health

Moderator:

  • Susan Dubuque, Contributing Editor, eHealthcare Strategy & Trends and Co-Chair, 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards

Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn:

  • The latest trends shaping healthcare podcasting.
  • Orlando Health’s approach to tackling Taboo Topics — those embarrassing questions patients want to know about but are afraid to ask.
  • The way Norton Healthcare uses MedChat to deliver CME credits to providers.
  • How View from the Bed at CommonSpirit Health fosters honest, doctor-free conversations with patients.
  • BayCare HealthChat’s strategy for keeping consumers engaged with timely health and wellness content.

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UCI Health: New Hospitals, New Patients, New Website

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// By Amanda Green // It takes hard work to make something look easy. UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, was overdue for a website update. Learn how UCI Health refreshed its website to improve searchability, integrate clinical trials, and optimize content, and set the foundation for future enhancements.

9 Strategies for healthcare reputation management

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A free white paper, published by Birdeye

In this guide, you’ll learn:

  • Connect with patients on the most effective channels
  • Leverage online reviews to build trust and attract new patients
  • Position your practice as a top choice with Google Seller Ratings
  • Turn insights into actionable strategies to delight patients

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How Press Ganey Uses AI to Make Healthcare More Human

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// By Althea Fung // Healthcare providers constantly seek ways to improve the patient experience, but in many cases the most valuable insights are hidden in plain sight. Press Ganey has made a major investment in AI and NLP to help its clients better understand patient needs. Here, we look at how deeper insights lead to change.

Websites and Beyond: Transforming Patient Experience

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Presented March 27, 2025

Panelists:

  • Ben Dillon, CEO, Geonetric
  • Roc Johnson, Director, Digital Strategy, UNC Health
  • Adrienne Woods, Vice President, Digital Engagement, Hackensack Meridian Health

Moderator:

  • Susan Dubuque, Contributing Editor, eHealthcare Strategy & Trends and Co-Chair, 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards

We’ll be discussing:

  • How user-friendly websites are the cornerstone of patient access, engagement, and information. For patients across the full range of digital experiences.
  • The growing role of mobile apps as part of a connected patient experience.
  • How online appointment scheduling empowers patients with seamless, self-service options.
  • Why personalized patient portals are essential for secure access to medical records, test results, and direct communication with providers.
  • Ways telehealth and virtual care expand access through video consultations and remote monitoring.
  • AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants’ place in enhancing engagement and providing instant responses to common patient inquiries.

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Providence Proves the Value of Improving Customer Experience

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// By Jane Weber Brubaker // As consumers, we know from personal experience how hard it can be to find and get care when we need it. One way Providence makes it easier is through the Providence app. Learn how the app drove $26 million in attributed revenue and an additional $22 million in operational efficiencies.

A CRM Story: Penn Highlands Healthcare

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Download this new white paper and learn:

  • How Can a Mid-Size Hospital System Achieve Measurable Growth and Deeper Patient Engagement? Explore the strategies and real-world outcomes that drove impactful results.
  • What Are the Key Steps to Prove ROI and Secure Support for Marketing Investments? Learn how to build a compelling case for CRM-driven campaigns.
  • Which Scalable, Data-Driven Tactics Can Position Your Marketing for Long-Term Success? Discover future-ready methods to stay competitive in the dynamic healthcare landscape.
  • How Can You Test and Optimize CRM Campaigns to Adapt to Evolving Market Needs? Gain insights into creating flexible campaigns that deliver results in shifting environments.

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Content that Connects: Strategies for Reaching and Engaging Your Audiences

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Presented January 30, 2025

Panelists:

  • Emilie Ansel, CEO, Private Health News
  • Julie Williams, Regional Marketing Manager, Trinity Health of New England
  • Diana Jones, CEO, Petrastella Communications Marketing Strategy & Planning for Walmart Health & Wellness

What You Will Learn:

  • How to define and prioritize target audiences for your content marketing efforts
  • Effective methods for developing audience personas
  • Balancing personalization with scalability in campaigns
  • The most engaging types of content for specific audience segments
  • When to pivot to ensure your content remains relevant in rapidly changing markets?
  • Tools and platforms for analyzing audience behavior and preferences
  • How to tailor content for different stages of the buyer’s journey
  • Trends shaping the future of targeted content marketing

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The Power of Patient Stories: 10 Videos That Make Healthcare Feel More Human

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// By Melissa Sher // Patient stories are the best way to remind audiences that at the heart of healthcare are people. We’ve selected 10 powerful stories from the past year that may inspire you when it comes to creating your next video. Explore our selections and the storytelling moments that make these videos stand out.

Inside Orlando Health’s Multichannel Strategy to Engage and Inspire Audiences

Kim Marcum

Effectively engaging with patients, physicians, employees, and community members means going beyond traditional communication methods. Orlando Health has embraced this challenge head-on, creating an expansive digital communication strategy that meets people where they are. Discover how this omnichannel strategy drives engagement, builds trust, and delivers measurable impact across all audiences.

Vanderbilt Health’s Analytics Journey Prioritizes Consumer Privacy

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// By Jane Weber Brubaker // The healthcare privacy landscape has been in flux since 2022, after several healthcare organizations were sued for HIPAA violations. On August 1, 2024, Vanderbilt Health went live with its new HIPAA-compliant analytics solution. Here, we trace the journey from evaluation and selection to implementation, and its exciting new capabilities.

Healthcare Marketing in the Privacy Era: Embracing the Consumer Mindset

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Presented on January 15, 2025

Your Presenters:

  • Stephanie Downing, Manager of Digital Communications, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
  • Ray Mina, Vice President, Marketing & Interim Vice President, Product Freshpaint

You’ll learn:

  • Why delivering an exceptional online experience is a competitive imperative.
  • Why privacy concerns have made consumerization so difficult in healthcare.
  • How you can overcome these challenges.
  • What it means to be privacy-first.
  • How to build a durable, privacy-first foundation.
  • How this foundation will help you improve ROI and enhance patient loyalty.

And much more!

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The Healthcare Experience Patients Actually Want: A Roadmap to Digital Transformation

Brian Carlson

Patients today want more. They want digital experiences that are fast, easy, and personalized. If your healthcare organization doesn’t keep up, it’s time for a serious digital makeover. Here’s how to create a roadmap that boosts patient loyalty, reduces friction, and makes your organization feel like the user-friendly apps patients like using.

Orlando Health Builds Connections and Achieves Results Through a Robust Digital Strategy

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// By Susan Dubuque // Effectively engaging with patients, physicians, employees, and community members means going beyond traditional communication methods. Orlando Health has embraced this challenge head-on, creating an expansive digital communication strategy that meets people where they are. Discover how this omnichannel strategy drives engagement, builds trust, and delivers measurable impact across all audiences.

Building Healthcare Experiences Patients Love

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// By Elaine Christie // Patients today want more. They want digital experiences that are fast, easy, and personalized. If your healthcare organization doesn’t keep up, it’s time for a serious digital makeover. Here’s how to create a roadmap that boosts patient loyalty, reduces friction, and makes your organization feel like the user-friendly apps patients like using.

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