The stakes for PR are high in the healthcare industry. How did you get your start in public relations and healthcare communication? And I realized, as we began to experience the shift away from print media, that I would have a better chance at writing about healthcare from the PR side. MORE

The conference was chalk-full of invaluable takeaways for healthcare marketers and public relations practitioners. The post A PR Treatment for the Healthcare Industry: Social Media Pt. MORE

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On October 22 and 23, ISHMPR will host its annual Fall Conference where attendees will learn what’s new in healthcare marketing, hear success stories, visit with exhibitors, and network with their peers all in the fun and unique setting of the Discovery Center at the world-famous Brookfield Zoo. MORE

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The healthcare industry is unique in that it is simultaneously at the cutting-edge of science, yet woefully behind other industries like retail and finance. Not surprisingly, healthcare is finally working its way into the big data conversation. MORE

As background, a healthcare subsidy lowers the amount of money spent on a monthly premium or reduces the out-of-pocket expenses, such as a copay or a deductible. As we wait, let’s look back at what we as PR and marketing practitioners learned from the 2012 SCOTUS ruling on healthcare. MORE

The importance of effective communications is also increasingly important in the industry where I focus my communications practice – healthcare. Healthcare Public Relations MORE

While any pharmaceutical firm or marketing agency should always rely on legal experts for the critical details, there are some key points healthcare PR pros need to know. MORE

Established brands are often challenged by their deep roots and longevity in the marketplace when it comes to claiming true healthcare innovation. As one of the oldest and largest healthcare companies in the nation, McKesson serves more than half of U.S. Formed in the early 1800’s when organized healthcare was emerging nationally, McKesson played a significant role in the evolution of what we consider modern healthcare. Driving Healthcare Innovation. MORE

Members of the LTPR team and a few of our healthcare clients and friends recently attended the Portland Business Journal’s Healthcare of the Future forum. The post The Future of Healthcare: Now appeared first on LTPR. MORE

Now, Daley’s Razor is an edict to all of us in healthcare communications as we rally against fake news, propagated either by false motives or old fashioned apathy. Compelling messages that don’t have the benefit of being true aren’t hard to find in healthcare. Often, people who work in healthcare sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that the truth alone is enough — that education and awareness are the goal. “Compelling, if true.”. MORE

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As the Zika virus continues to spread, what are the major crisis management risks that healthcare organizations and government agencies should be thinking about? Photo credit: Flubydust/Getty Images. MORE

The pros from Mayo Clinic , CHG Healthcare Services and NYU Langone Medical. From Ebola to Zika, health care crises are neither uncommon nor trivial. Do you have a plan in place to identify, assess, understand and cope with a serious health care communications crisis? MORE

This rise of funding means added noise in the industry, not only from the startups looking to fix healthcare but also from the more traditional tech giants like Amazon and Apple making moves in to the space. Healthcare should take notes from companies like TurboTax and look to replicate it. MORE

Along with brand journalism, we have a service called HealthDay that provides news coming out in the healthcare world from current clinical studies. Two years ago, OhioHealth, a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in Ohio, switched their newsroom over to PressPage. MORE

In June 2014, the Agency stated its position on how healthcare PR executives can adhere to its rules when using platforms with limited characters (aka, Twitter, Google Ads, etc). MORE

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The last time I searched for a new healthcare provider, I had a difficult time. The post A PR Treatment for the Healthcare Industry. My insurance gave me a list of covered physicians and clinics, but none of them particularly stood out. MORE

I recently had the privilege of attending the Public Relations Society of America’s 2015 Health Academy Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. MORE

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Members of the LTPR team and a few of our healthcare clients and friends recently attended the Portland Business Journal’s Healthcare of the Future forum. The forum, which was held at the beautiful Hilton Hotel in downtown Portland, featured national and regional healthcare experts discussing the delivery of healthcare in the future- an ever-changing topic. The upcoming trend in healthcare? MORE

The healthcare industry is unique in that it is simultaneously at the cutting-edge of science, yet woefully behind other industries like retail and finance. Not surprisingly, healthcare is finally working its way into the big data conversation. Not only is that how every company uses big data, plenty of healthcare companies are using big data this way. Data Healthcare Influence Leadership Learning Media Tools MORE

When it comes to marketing communications (marcom), healthcare providers face constantly evolving challenges – particularly in relation to engaging the newly empowered consumer. As healthcare teams evaluate their marcom plans, addressing a few basic questions can go a long way. MORE

One sure way to crack the code—attend Ragan’s Healthcare Communicators Conference on May 1–3 at world-famous John Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. They ask you to tell stories that enlighten and educate, stories that make complex, intimidating topics interesting and readable. MORE

HIMSS15 is just a few short months away and organizations within the healthcare and health IT industries are in full planning mode for the annual event. One key industry theme from an industry perspective is the consumerization of healthcare. Account Director, Healthcare Practice. MORE

Creating change in healthcare is difficult. Creating positive change in healthcare public relations within health systems and hospitals can be just as difficult. In this article, we outline steps you can take to build a successful healthcare newsroom. MORE

Healthcare providers in particular found creative ways to grasp the hearts of others during this season of giving. Below are three examples of healthcare providers who leveraged the holidays in interesting ways to successfully market to and engage their audiences. MORE

Non-profits and healthcare organizations face an especially difficult uphill battle as they look to connect with a very specific audience on a limited budget while abiding by regulations. When it comes to non-profits and healthcare organizations, data leaves a lasting impression. MORE

What makes healthcare through your organization different? The proliferation of retail health clinics and services mean consumers have more choice than ever when it comes to their healthcare. The healthcare landscape is dynamic and changing. In the case of healthcare providers, this may mean resisting any kind of meaningful change or heading a strategic direction that seems right but is actually uninformed. Increased consumer choice in healthcare may seem threatening. MORE

The issue for healthcare PR pros is accountability and control over the people distributing your content. While it’s taking the FDA awhile to issue regulations on healthcare PR and marketing efforts online, the Agency did release lengthy Guidance on compliance in January 2014. The italics are added here to point out the three issues for healthcare communications professionals to avoid the dreaded FDA Warning Letter: What qualifies as content? MORE

If you follow healthcare at all these days, you know there is a great deal of discussion about the “patient experience.” Patients have more choices than ever regarding their healthcare. MORE

Social Influencers: Observations for Healthcare Brands. Knowing who influences conversations online, and how many people they, in turn, influence, will help healthcare brands identify those most important to their marketing efforts. Humans are strange beings. MORE

The other day I had a conversation with someone who made a statement about the healthcare industry not needing to be on social media because no one cares about the nurses’ birthdays and little useless memes (I’m SOOO paraphrasing here!). Though it’s true that no one cares about memes and birthdays of people they don’t know, if your healthcare institute is using social media for these types of purposes, you are not harnessing its true power or potential. MORE

Healthcare PR pros face the additional challenge of complying with regulations that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) imposes on healthcare related communications. HealthcareToday’s PR landscape is complex. MORE

As a Google Analytics Certified Partner , we’re happy to share how Google Analytics can integrate into healthcare and hospitals. As always, if your healthcare institution or hospital would like help implementing Google Analytics, contact SHIFT’s healthcare marketing team ! MORE

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Communications Tools Health care Healthcare PR Casey Boggs health care Health care PR health care trends healthcare public relations LT Public Relations LTPR public relationsArticle originally published in the Portland Business Journal on January 5, 2016 [link] Stats, facts and guesses abound about the top health care trends in 2016. MORE

Healthcare made a lot of headlines this year. But what does that mean to the healthcare industry? With this in mind, let’s examine a few of 2015’s top healthcare headlines as they’ll be a contributing factor into what happens in 2016 and beyond. MORE

Digital health continues to grow as evident from reports across the industry, including those covered by Healthcare Informatics and Healthcare Dive. Changing healthcare economies – value-based care, market consolidation, major players entering/exiting state insurance exchanges, etc. – MORE

ET, the #PRStudChat community will participate in a Twitter chat discussion focused the state of healthcare communications. The healthcare arena has experienced continuous change with social media empowering the digitally demanding patient. On Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 8:30 p.m. MORE