Don’t Ask and You May Get What You Don’t Want The last thing most physicians want is to receive a negative review on Google or another social media site. Reading about the practice’s lack of service, as perceived by a Read More
It’s no revelation that the ability to rely on word-of-mouth marketing and in-office patient retention alone is a thing of the past for healthcare providers and clinics. Today the internet is the “primary resource for patients searching for healthcare providers” Read More
Social Proof Last week we began discussing the topic of your healthcare facility’s Google reviews and how to leverage your satisfied patients to improve your online reputation. Google really has become our one-stop-shop for basically all information these days: directions Read More
Online Reputation What did we do before the internet? Seriously. Just yesterday I learned how to replace a damaged spindle, I refilled several prescriptions, I ordered groceries, I researched the pharmacy’s hours of operation, and I shopped for a new Read More
Following-up with patients is not only critical to compliance and outcomes, it is a key factor in building stronger, healthier patient relationships. When patients provide feedback indicating their expectations were not met, a quick follow-up phone call will increase the Read More
David in His Fight Against Goliath This week I feel a bit like David in his fight against Goliath as we tackle the topic of phone etiquette and phone triage within healthcare and how it directly impacts the patient’s experience. Read More
The Hippocratic Oath Chances are if you’re reading this article, you have most likely heard the expression, “First, do no harm” and have maybe even dedicated your life’s work to upholding these words. It derives from the Latin phrase, “primum Read More
This week for our Thinking Thursday TIPs we’re starting a new multi-week series called “What Patients Really Want.” It’s no surprise to anyone that we’re living in a day and age of consumerism. What may be new is how rapidly Read More
Myth or Not: Social Media is NOT an Essential Tool for Most Healthcare Organizations Social Media in Healthcare We published an article in 2017 titled, “Social Media and Healthcare: 10 Insightful Statistics” which highlighted a list of 10 statistics related to Read More
We are reviewing the book titled, “Excellence Wins”, by Horst Schulze, founding president and COO of Ritz-Carlton. While having a copy of the book is certainly not needed to enjoy the next several BLOG posts, if you’d like to grab Read More