Today’s healthcare consumer is more empowered, more digital-savvy, and more skeptical than ever. Yet many health systems still engage them with outdated approaches and institutional thinking. In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith explore the growing disconnect between what consumers expect and what health systems deliver—and what it will take to close that gap. They explore:

They also discuss why closing the gap requires more than marketing. It demands operational improvements that match the message, and small wins that collectively rebuild consumer confidence.

Later in the episode, Ryan Donohue of NRC Health joins to share insights from national research on patient behavior. He outlines the "Sinister Six" factors driving disengagement and explains how loyalty is shaped by experience, not advertising.

Healthcare organizations that succeed in 2025 will be those that align expectations with delivery and prove they understand what today’s consumers value most.

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Forget product pitches and click-through rates - today’s best marketing doesn’t just inform, it evokes. In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith explore the rising influence of vibe marketing in healthcare and how AI is both accelerating and reshaping this emotionally-driven strategy. They dive into:

Later in the episode, they’re joined by Matt Cyr of Loop Agency, who shares how health system marketers can use AI as a creative partner, not a job-stealer. He discusses how his work with Roper St. Francis Healthcare is helping lean teams use AI to free up time for storytelling and strategy, while still getting it all done. In 2025, marketing isn’t about messaging; it’s about vibe. And AI might be the key to capturing it.

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Long before hashtags and apps, patient mentoring thrived quietly in community rooms and support circles—offering emotional validation and practical guidance where clinical care left off. In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith trace the evolution of peer-to-peer support in healthcare, and how digital platforms have transformed it from local to limitless. They dive into:

Later in the episode, they’re joined by Paul Hoffman, founder of InTandem Health, who shares insights on launching digital peer mentoring platforms—from clinical impact and marketing value to the surprising role peer programs can play in fundraising and health system transformation. In 2025, the most powerful engagement may not be provider-to-patient—but patient-to-patient.

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In 2024, U.S. healthcare and pharma ad spending will top $30 billion—but how much of it actually drives results? In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith dig into the hidden inefficiencies in health system media budgets and ask a bold question: Are we investing strategically, or just fueling the machine? They dive into:

They’re joined by Jane Crosby of True North, who shares her performance marketing playbook: how strategic bid management, integrated media planning, AI tools, and smarter collaboration are turning wasteful spend into efficient, results-driven campaigns.

In 2025, it’s time to stop asking if media is being wasted—and start asking how to turn it into a high-yield investment.

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Is AI-generated content in healthcare reckless—or revolutionary? In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith challenge the fear around using AI in a regulated industry and explore how health systems can use generative AI safely, effectively, and strategically to create better content, faster. They dive into:

Later in the episode, they’re joined by Diane Hammons of WG Content, who shares how custom LLMs and advanced prompting are driving content efficiency and brand consistency across the healthcare landscape.

In 2025, the question isn’t whether AI belongs in healthcare content—it’s how well we’re guiding it.

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Healthcare operates under the mindset that failure is not an option—but what if that’s actually slowing down innovation? While tech companies embrace rapid iteration, health systems often get stuck in pilot purgatory, unable to scale promising initiatives. In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith explore why failing faster—when done smartly—is key to keeping pace with disruption.

They dive into:

Later in the episode, they are joined by Alan Shoebridge, who shares his insights on industry disruption, external threats, and why health systems must rethink their approach to change.

In 2025, standing still isn’t safe—healthcare must learn to fail fast, fail smart, and fail forward.

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Consumers expect personalized experiences in nearly every aspect of their lives—but in healthcare, is personalization truly delivering value, or is it just another marketing buzzword? Chris Boyer and Reed Smith break down the balance between helpful personalization and overreach, exploring how health systems can use data-driven insights to enhance patient engagement without crossing privacy lines.

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Later in the episode, they are joined by Teri Sun of White Rhino, who shares insights on how AI can add a human touch to personalization—ensuring patients feel understood, not just targeted. In 2025, healthcare personalization isn’t about knowing more—it’s about helping better.

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Hospitals and health systems are facing yet another wave of uncertainty and disruption—financial constraints, shifting regulations, and changing patient expectations are putting immense pressure on leadership. The fact is, traditional leadership models don’t work in this new environment—adaptive change is now a critical skill. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith explore how marketing, communications, experience, and digital leaders can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape by embracing adaptive leadership strategies, diving into:

Later in the episode, they are joined by Amy Comeau, author of Every Storm Runs Out of Rain, who shares insights from her front-line leadership experience in healthcare marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her reflections offer a compelling perspective on resilience, change, and moving forward.

In 2025, adaptive leadership isn’t just about responding to change—it’s about shaping the future of healthcare.

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When we think about reputation management, our minds often jump to Google reviews and star ratings—but what if we’re thinking too small? In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith challenge the traditional approach to ORM and explore how health systems can leverage reputation as a strategic asset beyond the review section.They dive into:

Plus, they sit down with Dean Browell to discuss the declining influence of Google Reviews in assessing a health system’s online reputation and what hospitals should focus on instead.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of reputation management in healthcare—because in 2025, your brand’s trustworthiness isn’t just about reviews, it’s about strategy.

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the evolving role of content in healthcare marketing, diving into content composability, AI’s impact on content creation, and how health systems can maximize their content strategies. They break down how healthcare organizations can move beyond simple content production to a structured, data-driven approach that enhances patient engagement. Later in the show, they are joined by Ahava Leibtag, who introduces the concept of a Content Stack, offering a framework for building, managing, and distributing healthcare content efficiently. Tune in for insights on how to future-proof your content strategy in an AI-driven world.

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