Eyeing the clock over his desk, Winston committed to spend a good 30 minutes working on his social media marketing. Two hours later, he sat back exasperated. LinkedIn sure has changed, he thought. Formerly a professional network, it seemed to have evolved into more of a “water cooler” hub. Trying to refocus on his next …
“Aliyah, your treatment options are A, B, and C,” said Dr. Montgomery. “Ehem.” Making eye contact with him, the seated moderator shook her head. “I mean your options are A or A.” In an actual new patient consultation this scenario seems crazy, but it’s happening every day online. By the end of your reading, expect …
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Generalizations about healthcare providers are common in 2022. The cause? A general breakdown in communication between those who disagree on health topics. And this isn’t specific to healthcare, it’s actually a societal issue. There may not be a simple solution, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. In this spirit, I present social media as …
Healthcare Social Media: Your Differentiation Factor Read More »
Imagine yourself treading water as you bob up and down on a stormy sea. Out of nowhere a boat appears. But instead of flagging them down, you decide to wait for the next one. There’s only one problem. The “next one” doesn’t exist. Such is the condition of traditional healthcare, the only difference being there’s …
Gab Leading the Charge for Alternative Health Solutions Read More »
Face it, we’re in unprecedented times as patients. Having worked in healthcare for 10 years, HIPAA was always top of mind. Each record faxed, every phone call made. That was until early last year. Somehow Covid chose not to answer to patient privacy laws. Now friends, extended family, and even acquaintances proudly share their medical …
Ways To Defeat Challenges of Social Media in Healthcare Read More »
Wide-eyed and speechless, the Facebook moderator watched helplessly as her screen went black. Beyond negatively impacting their stock price, the recent major hack of the market leader hurt members. This came in the form of user data being sold across the web to identity thieves. Maybe data from the admins of your private practice were …
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