Monday 26 November 2012

2 Unique Approaches to Attract More Patients and Referrals

Patient attraction has always been number one priority for healthcare professionals. And why not, they are their only source of livelihood. It is tough being in the healthcare industry, as driving more patients to the clinic is becoming ever so intricate. Gone are those days when only traditional marketing methods would fill the appointment books. This is 21st Century and people are tech savvy. They carry internet wherever they go. From personal computers and laptops to tablets and smartphones, internet is everywhere. However, there is a twist. You cannot make your practice successful without combining both traditional and modern marketing methods. Lately, two unique approaches have come up and I want to share them.
  • Pinterest has been the latest addition to the world of social media. Here you can upload your images concerning your medical practice. For example, you can create a separate board featuring “before” and “after” images of patients. That will add credibility to your work. You can pin your pictures and encourage others to pin it. Moreover, you can add a link to your website with these pins and encourage others to visit your site.
  • If you don’t feel comfortable doing the marketing stuff on your own, hire the services of a reputed medical marketing agency. Professionals working in these agencies know how to build a medical practice’s reputation. They have a clear idea of what is expected from a reputed physician. From website designing to e-videos, they can handle everything allowing you to focus solely on your practice.

These two unique, fresh and proven approaches are a great way to acquire more patients. Induct them into your medical marketing campaign and you will see the difference in quick time.

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