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Subtopics: Trends, Application of Consumer Electronics in Health Care, Telemedicine, Wearables

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5G Isn’t Just an Upgrade: It’s a Paradigm Shift

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// By Arthur Hill // The new generation of mobile communications networks isn’t quite here yet, but it’s coming, and marketers need to get ready for it. The advent of 5G, or 5th generation mobile network, will continue to fuel the meteoric rise of mobile communications that has taken place over the past two decades. Read More

Intermountain Health’s Digital Rebrand Fueled by AI and Data-Driven Solutions

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With a massive digital rebrand in the works, data has become a critical component to maintaining Intermountain Health’s mission. When Intermountain Health decided to embark on a rebrand, it was about more than finding a new logo design — it was about transforming into a brand that truly represents the organization’s core. “Although we have Read More

Data-Rich Directories and AI-Powered Solutions at the Core of Intermountain Health’s New Digital Patient Experience

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// By Melanie Graham // With a massive rebrand in the works, data has become a critical component to maintaining Intermountain Health’s mission. Mona Baset, vice president of digital services at Intermountain, discusses how Intermountain’s data-driven approach to digital is paving the way for a better patient and caregiver experience. When Intermountain Health decided to Read More

How to Maximize Clinic Capacity by Leveraging CRM

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“What does deep-sea fishing have in common with CRM?” asks Craig Kartchner, AVP of marketing and customer experience at HonorHealth. In a new article, he explores the unexpected parallels between the two and discusses how healthcare marketers can leverage CRM to maximize clinic capacity. He describes the scenario like this: “Years ago, a friend of Read More

How to Create a Boatload of Clinic Capacity — and Quickly Fill It

Craig Kartchner

// By Craig Kartchner // What does deep-sea fishing have in common with CRM? To be successful, both require real-time information and open lines of communication. Years ago, a friend of a friend shocked everyone in his circle when he quit his corporate job and decided to become a helicopter pilot. He eventually landed a Read More

Tech-Enabled Appointment Management Solution Improves Efficiency and Access

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Let’s face it. Demand for medical services today exceeds supply, partly driven by the nationwide shortage of physicians and nurses. Appointments for even the most basic services are often available weeks, if not months, into the future. For specialty care, wait times can be much longer. With these dynamics, providing timely care for patients is Read More

Managing Access: OrthoSC Uses Technology to Open the Front Door Wider

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// By Ron Shinkman // How a busy orthopedic practice optimizes capacity and makes online appointment scheduling easier for patients. Let’s face it. Demand for medical services today exceeds supply, partly driven by the nationwide shortage of physicians and nurses. Appointments for even the most basic services are often available weeks, if not months, into Read More

How Digital Innovation is Transforming Patient Care at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

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The web and mobile transformation initiatives at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health focus on enhancing the experience for patients and families by providing digital tools at every touchpoint throughout their care. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was one of four health-related organizations to receive the Mark Gothberg eHealthcare Organizational Commitment Award at the 23rd Annual eHealthcare Leadership Read More

Data Management Is Key to Successful Digital Patient Initiatives

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// By Ron Shinkman // Competent data management can be even more crucial than any specific consumer-oriented patient initiative. When tasked with creating digital services to help patients find the right office or medical department at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Lisa Williams smacked right into a brick-and-mortar reality: Many buildings dotting Read More

HIPAA Compliance and Online Tracking: New Guidance for Healthcare Marketers

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“In December 2022, the Office of Civil Rights put the hammer down, shoring up HIPAA regulations to cover online tracking technologies that could compromise consumer privacy. Healthcare marketers must take a proactive role in responding,” writes James A. Gardner. “Healthcare marketing is full of important acronyms, but HIPAA — the federal Health Insurance Portability and Read More

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Receives Top Honor at 23rd Annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards Presentation

// By Susan Dubuque // The web and mobile transformation initiatives at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health focus on enhancing the experience for patients and families by providing digital tools at every touchpoint throughout their care. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was one of four health-related organizations to receive the Mark Gothberg eHealthcare Organizational Commitment Award at Read More

Trendwatch: Latest Mobile Design Trends for Healthcare in 2023

Gregg Shanefelt

Like mobile devices, mobile design is always on the move, constantly adapting to consumer expectations and technology capabilities. We’ve seen trends like M-Dot come and go, followed by responsive design, adaptive design, mobile-first, and device-agnostic design. The crossover year — when mobile usage of the internet overtook desktop usage for the first time — was Read More

HIPAA Compliance 2023: A Guide to Google, Meta, and Other Online Tracking Tools

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// By James A. Gardner // In December 2022, the Office of Civil Rights put the hammer down, shoring up HIPAA regulations to cover online tracking technologies that could compromise consumer privacy. Healthcare marketers must take a proactive role in responding. Healthcare marketing is full of important acronyms, but HIPAA — the federal Health Insurance Read More

What Are the Latest Trends in Mobile Design and Usability for Healthcare?

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Ask the Expert, with Gregg Shanefelt, Principal Engineer, Mobile Development at Phase2 // By Jane Weber Brubaker // Designing to meet consumer expectations is not a one-and-done proposition. Like mobile devices, mobile design is always on the move, constantly adapting to consumer expectations and technology capabilities. We’ve seen trends like M-Dot come and go, followed Read More

Northern Light Health Tackles Loneliness with ‘How Are You?’ Campaign

Althea Fung

// 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

How Predictive Search Can Improve the Consumer Online Experience

Jonathan Adams

Predictive search can help your health system’s website be quicker, easier, and more accurate for consumers. Couple that with voice recognition technology and you can help make your website more valuable and accessible to more people than ever. Thanks to new tools and technology, you can make that happen in weeks. To get good search Read More

Improving the Consumer Online Experience with Predictive Search

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 // By Jim Samuel // Predictive search can help your health system’s website be quicker, easier, and more accurate for consumers. Couple that with voice recognition technology and you can help make your website more valuable and accessible to more people than ever. Thanks to new tools and technology, you can make that happen in Read More

New Year, New Outlook: 7 Trends Expected to Shape Healthcare in 2023

Sondra Brown

Now that 2023 is officially underway, it’s a good time to examine the various trends expected to shape the healthcare industry this year. Hospital and health system digital marketing teams will face significant headwinds in 2023, but they will have many opportunities to rise to the occasion as they have done many times in the Read More

2023 Forecast: 7 Trends Shaping the Coming Year

Jared Johnson

// By Jared Johnson // What industry experts say, and how digital marketers can rise to the occasion. Hospital and health system digital marketing teams will face significant headwinds in 2023, but they will have many opportunities to rise to the occasion as they have done many times in the past. As their institutions face Read More

Physician-Led Effort to Bolster Community’s Mental Health Features AI Solution

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Nationally, more than 2.5 million youth in the U.S. have severe depression, according to The State of Mental Health in America, a report published by Mental Health America. Multiracial youth are at greatest risk. According to the report, 10.6 percent of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, or depression that severely affects functioning, Read More

Survey Reveals Healthcare Consumers Are More Empowered Than Ever

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Consumerism is a growing force in healthcare. The industry has been pushing consumers to take a more active role in their health and wellness for many years. With growing involvement comes a set of growing expectations that healthcare providers will operate on consumers’ terms and that they’ll meet health consumers where they are. In a Read More

The Digital Health Journey: The Consumer Perspective

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// By Ben Dillon // A new survey reveals that consumers are more empowered than ever, and their expectations have grown over the past two years. Consumerism is a growing force in healthcare. The industry has been pushing consumers to take a more active role in their health and wellness for many years. With growing Read More

Your Digital Front Door – Meeting Consumers Where They Are

Your Digital Front Door – Meeting Consumers Where They Are

A new eHealthcare Strategy & Trends webinar for healthcare marketers and digital strategists.

Panelist:

  • Ben Dillon, Chief Strategy Officer, Geonetric

After this webinar, attendees will be able to answer critical questions, including:

  • What are consumers’ preferred ways to engage with health organizations throughout their journey?
  • How are consumers researching health conditions (and what information your health system needs to be delivering)?
  • How has patient loyalty changed and what are the most important factors as patients are making healthcare choices for every healthcare encounter?
  • What are consumers’ perspectives on personalized digital experiences in an era of greater awareness of the threats to data privacy?

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