Time’s changing
Let us recall this – once upon a time, clinics and nursing homes used to operate in a hyperlocal mode, concentrating on the patients in the vicinity of an insignificant radius. This was particularly noteworthy in cities and towns where clinics and nursing homes mushroomed to grab their pie, operating on the same formula. Times have changed and hospitals that are relatively larger and offering better and more services, surgeries, and stay have come into the picture.
Digital advent in healthcare, order the day
Across the country, smaller towns too are seeing a massive spurt in hospitals, with a decent bed capacity and offering substantial multispecialty services. But, ever thought, about how challenging it is for these hospitals to consistently sustain the existing business, get newer patients and make business sense ultimately?
The marketing cost incurred to add one new patient can be viable and meaningful only when there is bulk growth in inquiries and patient numbers – be it inpatients or those seeking surgeries and admission-based medical attention. At this juncture, optimal use of the digital medium by growing small and mid-sized healthcare businesses is sure to win business and attract new patients.
Of course, a chunk of patients automatically walks into the nearest hospital, this being an inherent facet of the healthcare industry. However, the target should be attracting patients through well-oiled digital healthcare technologies that range from the effective harnessing of social media tools, to using online advertising as an optimum tool.
Social Media optimized is social media leveraged
Social media continuously revolutionizes its offerings, where hyperlocal advertising with the least spending works wonders. Placement of advertisements through what you call boosting in regions helps your message reach audiences in pockets that are easily connected to your hospital, or in close proximity. But before that, have an active and dynamic website and social media pages, that feature comprehensive information and interaction, creating a distinct personality, trust, and credibility factor for your healthcare business. It is otherwise impossible to sell yourself in the undefined market, personally involving huge expenses for marketing and customer connect activities.
The digital medium is faster & easier
Also, digital media generates the fastest results, owing to easier and faster information access and the fact that it goes viral inevitably. The presence of blogs, testimonials, and other useful information engages customers and creates strong mindshare. Above all, when you integrate your teleservices and online services, facilitating and promoting them on the digital medium, you are not only creating newer avenues but also multiplying your existing opportunities.
So, be a digital player while you become a promising and trusted healthcare player
Isn’t attracting new patients through the digital medium easier than thought?