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Your next patient is out there comparing options in seconds while misinformation crowds their journey. Meanwhile, more than six out of ten patients say poor communication would make them switch providers. Welcome to the challenges of modern healthcare marketing and patient engagement (as if you weren’t already aware). We created this in-depth guide for healthcare marketing leaders, patient experience teams, provider groups, and operators who are ready to modernize their approach to engaging with their organization’s patients. This guide offers simple, practical steps that make it easier to connect with patients and smooth out the rough spots.

Social media posts from healthcare workers can quickly damage patient trust and create reputational risks for hospitals and health systems. Viral incidents can also affect employer brand and recruitment. Healthcare organizations need clear policies and training to help employees use social media responsibly. In this edition of Vital Signs, we look at how social media posts from healthcare workers are creating new challenges for hospitals and health systems, and what that means for employer branding.

Healthcare marketing just keeps on evolving, and our clients are asking smarter, more specific questions than ever before. From patient privacy and targeting changes to proving ROI and driving real appointment volume, the challenges are complex and the stakes are high. In this edition of Plain Talk, we pulled together some of the most common healthcare marketing questions we hear as a full-service agency and asked each of our department leaders to share their perspective.

Healthcare marketing continues to evolve around one central truth: trust drives engagement, and engagement drives growth. As patient expectations continue to change, marketing leaders are taking a closer look at how they show up. That’s why we’ve compiled some of our best healthcare marketing content. Each article tackles different challenges, so you can focus on the ideas that feel most relevant to your strategy this year. 

As AI-powered search increasingly answers patient questions directly, healthcare brands risk losing their search visibility, even when their websites still technically rank in traditional search results. In this edition of Vital Signs, we interviewed our resident SEO and content strategy expert Courtney Henderson on search engine invisibility and what it means for healthcare SEO.

Social media is transforming the way patients engage with healthcare providers. Platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Reddit are now being considered go-to sources for health and wellness information. In this edition of Vital Signs, we’ll explore how healthcare organizations can cut through the noise on social media and restore trust with patients.

Everyone in healthcare marketing wants to do media better. They want the easy button—press it, trim the budget, and watch the sales roll in. But in reality, the equation isn’t that simple. Consumers expect personalization and a seamless digital journey, yet they also bristle at the idea of advertisers using personal data to reach them. And let’s be honest—most people don’t even like ads. They just want you to show up, relevant and helpful, at the exact moment they need you. In this edition of Vital Signs, we’ll explore why more organizations are asking the same question: Should we build an in-house media team, or partner with an agency?

Every touchpoint, from emails to waiting room screens, either builds confidence or erodes it. And when the appointment ends, the story doesn’t. Patients keep remembering, comparing, and deciding whether they felt seen and supported. In this edition of Vital Signs, we’re sharing our playbook on how healthcare marketers can help their brand create meaningful patient touchpoints before, during, and after the visit.

Technologies often lack the human touch that comes with face-to-face interactions with a physician. This is where storytelling plays an important role in enhancing current trends and everyday marketing efforts. In this edition of Vital Signs, we will explore how organizations can humanize their brand and differentiate themselves through sharing stories.

Effective patient engagement means delivering clear, empathetic, and actionable communication that builds trust and drives patients to act. This edition of Vital Signs explores how to improve messaging with personalization, the right tools and timing, and trust-based strategies, and how to measure the real impact of your communication efforts.