A dozen states have closed down schools as a result of the most recent flu epidemic. This flu season, which has included the influenza A and H3N2 strains, is now considered to be widespread in 49 states.¹ Now is a great time for healthcare providers to take an active role in promoting preventive care by educating patients about why the virus is much worse than last year and how people who live in close quarters especially might want to consider getting the flu vaccine.…
Written by TeleVox partner, Wpromote
Facebook has grown to be more than just a social network: for many people, it’s an integral part of everyday life. Facebook is one of the most important parts of marketing any small business or medical practice, and in many ways, it rivals even your medical practice website in importance.…
We are living in a time of unprecedented change, fueled by emerging technology that will impact how we live, when we work and the way we interact with each other and the world around us. It’s hard to imagine how we would make it through the day without our smart phones, but it’s even harder to believe the first iPhone was released just ten years ago.…
It’s almost the end of January – how are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? According to this article on the 11 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions, more than 130 million Americans make a New Year’s resolution, but by the end of January, more than 40 percent have given up.…
Patient healthcare costs have skyrocketed in the past few years. According to a revenue cycle survey by Black Book that found patient financial responsibility has increased 29.4 percent since 2015, average deductibles now cost consumers $1,820 and out-of-pocket costs have risen to over $4,400 a year.1
Consumer Expectations on the Rise
As consumers shoulder a greater portion of healthcare costs, expectations for a more retail-like payment experience are rising.…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity to help your patients learn more about this serious disease that is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. Unfortunately, half the people who have glaucoma don’t know it, which is why education and screening are so important.…
Blogging is an excellent marketing tool that allows you to attract a large audience because it provides something of value without asking for anything in return. Having a blog on your website and writing about interesting topics relevant to your audience establishes you as an authority and enhances your professional image.…
Written by TeleVox partner, Wpromote
As a digital marketing company specializing in websites for healthcare providers, Wpromote has helped a lot of businesses and healthcare professionals create compelling, effective online presences. We’ve designed websites, developed marketing strategies and helped providers drive conversions and acquire new patients using online marketing and advertising tools.…
2018 Industry Trend: Personalizing the Patient Experience
In our highly digitized and data-driven world, today’s consumers have come to expect companies to know them, offer products based on previous purchases, anticipate needs based on interactions with the company and tailor messages specifically designed for them. Not surprisingly, patients (who are also consumers) have come to expect this same level of personalization from their healthcare providers.…
By now you know that social media is a dominant business tool. In fact, Facebook reported its highest earnings ever in Q3, up 50% from a year ago. Wondering what changes are in store for social media in 2018 and what platforms are best for your practice? We pulled together what to expect from these platforms this year.…
