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In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith share an update on the evolution of patient portals and how healthcare leaders are leveraging them to drive patient experience - sometimes to unintended consequences. They also discuss two recent patient studies illustrating potential biases in the adoption rate of patient portals. 

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In general, digital transformations can be difficult – particularly in health systems. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss the overall need for provider organizations to embrace radical digital transformation, ponder if we are able to do so, and then discuss how prioritizing patient advocacy can yield to more impactful digital transformation. They are joined by Scott Becker, publisher of Becker’s Healthcare, who share insights and trends of the industry and how they might impact our need for transformation. 

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The latest Gartner Hype Cycle indicates that the use of marketing Generative AI is about to slip into the Trough of Disillusionment. In this week’s episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss some of Gartner’s findings and the impact it has on digital marketing, review a story that opines on whether AI is in a bubble and share the current adoption rate in the healthcare industry. 

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In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith dive deep into the complex world of marketing technology, exploring the essential tools and strategies that power successful marketing teams. From foundational elements like website CMS and analytics to advanced AI-driven solutions, they dissect the marketing tech stack, providing insights into its construction, optimization, and the challenges faced by marketers- specifically for health systems. 

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer compare market and marketing research, and discuss the various methods - both quantitative and qualitative - that organizations can use to help inform critical strategies in a health system. Steve Koch from Cast and Hue joins to breakdown the differences and strengths of using focus groups and/or 1:1 interviews. 

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In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith dive into the world of Online Reputation Management (ORM) and its significance for healthcare systems. They explore the essential activities marketing teams must undertake to manage ORM effectively, including monitoring social media, responding to reviews, and engaging with the community. They also discuss the nuanced aspects of ORM, such as sentiment analysis, influencer engagement, and competitor benchmarking. Additionally, the episode covers recent industry updates, including key findings from the 2024 Healthcare Rankings Report by Reputation.com, and offers practical tips on optimizing your approach to healthcare reputation management in 2024. Tune in to learn how to maintain patient trust, enhance your brand image, and drive patient acquisition through strategic ORM practices.

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In this week’s episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer share their perceptions and insights on patient access - what it is, what internal and external factors are impacting access and then they dive into a recent study by Experian that implies that both patients and providers are feeling optimistic about access improvements in health systems. Lastly, they share some ways to implement a consumer-centric access strategy. 

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Data is crucial for uniting digital strategies across a health system, yet it often presents significant challenges. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore how various departments—marketing, innovation, operations, and clinical/care management—perceive and utilize data differently. They delve into the distinct value each area finds in data and discuss how organizations can progress from basic data insights to advanced predictive data approaches.

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Data is critical to any organization in order to support decision-making and measuring success. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss how developing a good data strategy is the underpinning of any successful digital transformation, experience or innovation strategy. They also reflect on the changing responsibilities of the Chief Data Officer over the years, and share myths related to data management. 

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As health systems increasingly adopt digital technologies, the gap between leading innovators and lagging adopters is becoming more pronounced. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer share characteristics that distinguish the two. They are then joined by Ben Dillon, who shares findings and insights from Geonetric’s most recent 2024 Healthcare Digital Marketing Trends Survey.

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