Turn Data into Demand: Proven Strategies to Drive Net New Patient Growth

Wednesday | July 23, 2025 | 2 p.m. Eastern

Your Presenters:

• Matt King, Senior Consultant, Population Intelligence, Definitive Healthcare
• Reed Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer, Ardent Health
• Matt Gove, Chief Growth Officer, QuickMD

Moderated by:

• Jane Weber Brubaker, Executive Editor, Plain-English Media

You’ll Learn:

• How to grow net new patients while strengthening retention
• Tactics for identifying high-value audiences and prioritizing outreach
• How segmentation enables more efficient use of marketing spend and higher conversion rates
• Strategies for aligning clinical data with marketing insights to personalize the patient journey
• How to use data and market intelligence to uncover growth opportunities

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10 signs your agency is mismanaging your paid search campaigns

A free white paper, published by Fathom

One of the most common ways we begin supporting hospitals and health systems is by conducting detailed audits of their campaign strategy, structure, and results to uncover opportunities to improve performance and maximize the impact of every dollar in market. And, without fail, we find budget mismanagement.

Our digital advertising specialists have compiled some of the biggest red flags to watch for, the significance of those issues, and the specific actions you can take to remedy them.

We’ve organized these ten warning signs into five categories:

• Campaign Strategy and Structure: Overly General Campaign Structure
• Targeting Fundamentals: Spending Budget Outside Target Geography
• Optimization and Execution: Stagnant Change History Signals Lack of Optimization
• Tracking and Compliance: Non-Compliant Conversion Tracking
• Spend-draining Campaign Defaults: Google Search Partners Enabled

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Closing the Urgency Gap: How Marketers Can Embrace AI as a Thought Partner, Not Just a Tool

// By Jared Johnson // AI in healthcare marketing is still in its early innings, but Matt Cyr believes the real impact is just around the corner. In this insightful interview, Cyr shares how forward-thinking teams are already seeing faster content creation, tighter brand consistency, and quicker market research, even if ROI metrics are still catching up.

Behind the Best: How Top Health Systems Designed Award-Winning Integrated Campaigns

Wednesday | July 16, 2025 | 2 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Stephanie Wierwille, Executive Vice President of Engagement, BPD
• Jessie L. Pulsipher, Marketing and Communications Manager, University of Maryland Medical Center
• Wendi Chason, Assistant Vice President of Marketing, Mount Sinai

Moderator:

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

Here is what you can expect:

• Discover the future of brand and healthcare storytelling — including shifts in audience behavior, AI, and tech.
• Learn ways to create bold, transformational programs that build health system brands.
• Gain actionable strategies and fresh ideas to elevate your advertising and connect more effectively with your audiences.
• Hear behind-the-scenes insights from two eHealthcare Leadership Award winners in the Best Integrated Marketing Campaign category.
• Learn how a product-specific campaign drove measurable results and stood out in a competitive landscape.
• See how a brand campaign built trust, recognition, and engagement across multiple platforms.
• Get inspired by real-world examples that blend creative storytelling with smart strategy.
• Walk away with practical tips you can apply to your own campaigns — whether you’re launching a new service or reinforcing your brand.

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Why Podcasting Is Now a “Must-Have” for Healthcare Marketers

If you’re still on the fence about launching a healthcare podcast, it’s time to jump in with both earbuds. In a recent webinar, Bill Klaproth laid out the state of podcasting in healthcare today, how video reshapes the podcasting game, and why YouTube is the new front door for healthcare content.

Denver Health Leverages Epic Cheers CRM to Drive Patient Engagement and Operational Efficiency

// By Althea Fung // Customer relationship management (CRM) tools have become essential for healthcare organizations to build stronger patient connections, increase engagement, and enable personalized, timely communication. Using Epic’s integrated CRM, Denver Health aligns real-time EHR data with targeted campaigns. Learn how a switch to the right solution can drive measurable improvements.

Beyond CRM 101: Aligning People, Data, and Strategy for Smarter Engagement

Presented June 4, 2025

Your Presenters:

• Laura Lee Jones, Founder & CEO of LionShare
• Judith Ward, Strategic Health Care Marketing Executive
• Denise Davis, Vice President, Marketing Technology & Operations, Emory Healthcare
• Chris Pace, Marketing Executive

Moderated by:

• Therese Lockemy, Founder and Principal Consultant, Inner Path Digital, L.L.C

Join us as our panelists explore how you can:

• Identify the right CRM use cases, from patient acquisition and retention to reactivation, referral growth, and engagement journey orchestration.
• Break down silos across marketing, IT, and data teams to enable smarter engagement and measurement.
• Ensure CRM strategy reflects marketing goals by partnering effectively with IT, bridging gaps between technical infrastructure and engagement needs.
• Measure what matters by connecting CRM data across channels and understanding true marketing ROI.
• Build a source of truth for data-driven decisions, including more accurate targeting and audience suppression.
• Strengthen data governance to support segmentation, suppression, and system-wide confidence in CRM insights.

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Healthcare Marketing in Flux: Proving ROI and Powering Teams

A free white paper, published by Modea

This white paper explores how a modernized digital platform strategy, grounded in the use of digital experience platforms (DXPs), content management systems (CMSs), and emerging AI tools, can help health systems improve both patient-facing and internal experiences.

Key Learning Points or Major Questions Answered

• What are the risks of continuing to rely on legacy CMS platforms in today’s healthcare environment?
• How can modern DXPs support both external patient experiences and internal team operations?
• What is the difference between a CMS and a DXP, and how should healthcare organizations evaluate their options?
• In what ways can AI support marketing efficiency, especially in content creation and patient engagement?
• Why should platform modernization be viewed as a strategic enabler of long-term performance, not just a technical upgrade?

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Inside the Northwell Health Cinematic Universe

// By Amanda Green // Through a series of mergers and acquisitions, Northwell Health had become New York’s largest health system and now the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast. But in a hyper-competitive market with several legacy institutions, it was still an underdog. Discover how Northwell Health grew awareness and patient volume through entertainment marketing.

How to Chat with Your Data to Get the Insights You Need Now

// By Jane Weber Brubaker // Marketing is becoming more of a numbers game, and clean, accurate data is key. But getting it all in one place and gleaning insights from it has been an ongoing challenge in healthcare. Here, we explore how an AI-based solution helps marketers skip the line and get answers they need faster.

The State of Podcasting: Why Healthcare Marketers Can’t Afford to Sit This One Out

// By Susan Dubuque // If you’re still on the fence about launching a healthcare podcast, it’s time to jump in with both earbuds. In a recent webinar, Bill Klaproth laid out the state of podcasting in healthcare today, how video reshapes the podcasting game, and why YouTube is the new front door for healthcare content.

Tuned In: Award-Winning Podcasts That Connect and Engage

Presented May 6, 2025

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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Celebrating Digital Excellence: Submit Your Entries for the 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards

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.

The 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards Are Now Open

// 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.

Beyond CRM 101: Aligning People, Data, and Strategy for Smarter Engagement

Wednesday | June 4, 2025 | 2 p.m. Eastern

Your Presenters:

• Laura Lee Jones, Founder & CEO of LionShare
• Judith Ward, Strategic Health Care Marketing Executive
• Denise Davis, Vice President, Marketing Technology & Operations, Emory Healthcare
• Chris Pace, Marketing Executive

Moderated by:

• Therese Lockemy, Founder and Principal Consultant, Inner Path Digital, L.L.C

Join us as our panelists explore how you can:

• Identify the right CRM use cases, from patient acquisition and retention to reactivation, referral growth, and engagement journey orchestration.
• Break down silos across marketing, IT, and data teams to enable smarter engagement and measurement.
• Ensure CRM strategy reflects marketing goals by partnering effectively with IT, bridging gaps between technical infrastructure and engagement needs.
• Measure what matters by connecting CRM data across channels and understanding true marketing ROI.
• Build a source of truth for data-driven decisions, including more accurate targeting and audience suppression.
• Strengthen data governance to support segmentation, suppression, and system-wide confidence in CRM insights.

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Smarter Prompts, Better Results: The Power of Custom GPTs for Healthcare Marketers

People create custom GPTs to do everything from plan weekly meals to teach them a new language. How can custom GPTs help healthcare marketers? In our Q&A with Diane Hammons, we explore why you might choose to build a custom GPT, how to create one, and some healthcare-specific use cases.

In Search of Lost Time: Insights from 299 healthcare professionals

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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Tuned In: Award-Winning Podcasts That Connect and Engage

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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How The Christ Hospital Health Network Turned Webinars Into a Winning CRM Strategy

In June 2022, The Christ Hospital Health Network launched a new brand promise to deliver “Everything it Takes” to benefit the patient. Nine months later, the digital marketing team executed against that platform with a strategically designed CRM campaign. Learn how this award-winning campaign has become a content marketing showstopper.

9 Strategies for healthcare reputation management

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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What Is a Custom GPT, and Why Would You Need One?

// By Jane Weber Brubaker // People create custom GPTs to do everything from plan weekly meals to teach them a new language. How can custom GPTs help healthcare marketers? In our Q&A with Diane Hammons, we explore why you might choose to build a custom GPT, how to create one, and some healthcare-specific use cases.

Inside Marshfield Clinic’s Strategy for Navigating AI and Zero-Click Searches

Artificial intelligence reshapes how audiences find information online and changes the way marketers approach search engine strategies. When Marshfield Clinic’s organic search traffic hit a low point, the digital team optimized the health system’s content using schema markup. Read on to learn how to restructure your website content to align with AI models.

The Christ Hospital Health Network’s Health and Wellness Webinars Drive Engagement and Improve Access to Care

// By Susan Dubuque // In June 2022, The Christ Hospital Health Network launched a new brand promise to deliver “Everything it Takes” to benefit the patient. Nine months later, the digital marketing team executed against that platform with a strategically designed CRM campaign. Learn how this award-winning campaign has become a content marketing showstopper.

Websites and Beyond: Transforming Patient Experience

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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Engaging Today’s Healthcare Consumer: Winning Content Strategies from Trinity Health of New England and Walmart Health

Connecting with healthcare audiences has never been more challenging — or critical. In a recent Member Roundtable, panelists shared their approaches to content strategy — what works, what’s evolving, and how they navigate today’s healthcare challenges. Here, we explore key takeaways from the discussion, including strategies for improving engagement, measuring success, and staying ahead.