The healthcare industry is in the midst of a transformation, and Generation Z is leading the charge. This new generation, born between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s, is challenging traditional notions of healthcare and redefining what it means to be healthy. They are turning to innovative solutions, and they are “life hacking” healthcare to create experiences Read More
// By Shawn Gross // The healthcare industry is in the midst of a transformation, and Generation Z is leading the charge. This new generation, born between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s, is challenging traditional notions of healthcare and redefining what it means to be healthy. They are turning to innovative solutions, and they are “life Read More
// By Susan Dubuque // From the Michelin Stars for culinary arts to the Tony Awards for Broadway productions to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show honors for our canine friends, every industry sector has its most coveted awards. For healthcare marketers, it’s the eHealthcare Leadership Awards. I am honored to serve as co-chair once Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of wireless technology, mobile devices have emerged as a dominant force, transforming the way we access information and services. As mobile healthcare takes center stage in the wireless era, healthcare marketers are modernizing their strategies to cater to the growing demand for mobile experiences and meet evolving consumer expectations. Today, according Read More
// By Arthur Hill // For Inspira Health and University of Iowa Health Care, mobile design is not an afterthought. Today, according to CTIA, a trade organization for the wireless communications industry, Americans own 499 million wireless devices capable of transmitting and receiving broadband signals 117 percent faster than just 13 years ago. In 2021, Read More
// By Susan Dubuque // We’re pleased to announce that the 2023 eHealthcare Leadership Awards Call for Entries is officially open! It’s time to review all the great things you’ve accomplished and prepare to receive the recognition you deserve. Throughout the pandemic, digital tools and tactics saved the day — allowing organizations to maintain productivity by Read More
In this exclusive report from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends, we highlight the many ways that content marketing is being used by hospitals and health systems around the country.
If you’ve been feeling lonely lately, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, loneliness is steadily rising in the U.S. In 2019, a study on loneliness from Cigna found that three in five Americans (61 percent) reported feeling lonely, compared to about 54 percent in 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic only worsened the loneliness epidemic in this country. Cigna’s Read More
// By Althea Fung // Loneliness is an epidemic worsened by the pandemic. It hits some age groups harder than others. A campaign designed to help people assess their level of loneliness is helping people connect with one another and the care they need. If you’ve been feeling lonely lately, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, loneliness Read More
Is AI the new normal in healthcare communication? When ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022, it gained more than a million users within five days. Since then, there are already more than 100 million users worldwide, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. In this brave new world of ChatGPT, most Read More
// By Wendy Margolin // In the brave new world of ChatGPT, most healthcare communicators and medical writers waver between somewhat nervous and cautiously optimistic. If a pharmaceutical researcher asks ChatGPT about a drug’s efficacy, is that considered a clinical trial? Does it need to be filed on ClinicalTrials.gov? These were the provocative questions that Read More
The Hispanic population is growing, and so is its buying power. How will your health system meet their needs? Hispanics are the largest, youngest, and fastest-growing population in the United States. Since 1970 — when Hispanics made up 5 percent of the population (about 9.6 million), the Hispanic population has grown more than sixfold. It’s Read More
// By Althea Fung // A weekly program on Telemundo has become a trusted source of information for the Hispanic population in the Bronx. The content is now distributed across social media to reach an even wider audience. Hispanics are the largest, youngest, and fastest-growing population in the United States. Since 1970 — when Hispanics Read More
If your healthcare marketing strategy doesn’t include brand journalism, you may be missing out on powerful ways to connect with your audience and build long-term trust with your organization. The internet is inundated with blogs on every medical ailment known to man. Content from medical experts matters — especially in a climate of healthcare misinformation Read More
How often does a CEO ask what it would take to become the best healthcare content producer in the world — in two years — and then give you the resources to do it? Amanda Todorovich, executive director of content marketing at Cleveland Clinic, freely admits that the scope of what she and her team Read More
// By Wendy Margolin // How to win hearts and minds with stories that matter. The internet is inundated with blogs on every medical ailment known to man. Content from medical experts matters — especially in a climate of healthcare misinformation and disinformation. It is a key component of SEO strategy. But it may not Read More
As a healthcare marketer, how do you create content that is relevant to your audience and meets their specific needs? Content marketers know that a well-told story can leave an indelible mark on the reader. It can make seemingly boring topics engaging and highlight connections between disparate groups. In the past, marketers would have to Read More
// By Jane Weber Brubaker // Five principles for leading your organization’s digital marketing efforts. Amanda Todorovich, Cleveland Clinic’s executive director of content marketing, freely admits that the scope of what she and her team are tasked with is not typical. How often does a CEO ask what it would take to become the best Read More
Content marketing should be an essential part of any healthcare organization’s marketing efforts. A good content marketing program can help you generate organic search results that let you build awareness, educate the market, and drive volume to your website. If you’re building a content marketing library for yourself or your staff, you may wonder what Read More
// By Jane Weber Brubaker // When it comes to media consumption, digital is winning. And that goes for physicians, not just consumers. Quality content, available on digital channels, raises awareness of your services, and forges strong connections with engaged referring physicians. When your health system is launching a major new service line and rapidly Read More
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center faced a challenge. It wanted to combine blog content and news from several high-performing system websites into a single mega site called Ohio State Health & Discovery. But much of the content it planned to use had earned high rankings in Google’s search engine results pages (SERP), including many placements Read More
// By Jim Samuel // There’s no shortage of books about content marketing. Here are our top picks. Content marketing should be an essential part of any healthcare organization’s marketing efforts. A good content marketing program can help you generate organic search results that let you build awareness, educate the market, and drive volume to Read More
In today’s climate of diminishing trust in institutions, how do you attract patients in a way that both highlights your organization’s services and builds longlasting trust with your healthcare brand? “Of all the marketing tips for healthcare, the most important (and simplest) one is this: express empathy,” says Wendy Margolin in a new article. “Empathy Read More
// By Althea Fung // Even a small team can make a big difference. “The shortest distance between two people is a story.” Content marketers know that a well-told story can leave an indelible mark on the reader. It can make seemingly boring topics engaging and highlight connections between disparate groups. In the past, marketers Read More
// By Wendy Margolin // In a climate of diminishing trust in institutions, healthcare organizations can use empathy in storytelling to attract patients. Of all the marketing tips for healthcare, the most important (and simplest) one is this: express empathy. Empathy draws your reader or viewer in. It makes them imagine themselves in the story, Read More