Category Archives: Practice Enhancement

The Digital Edge: Building and Growing Your Online Presence for Practice Success 

In today’s digital age, medical professionals must maneuver an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, particularly in their efforts to attract and retain patients. Relying solely on word-of-mouth recommendations and referrals is no longer sufficient for achieving practice growth. The online realm has become a challenging battleground for health practitioners vying for prospective patients’ increasingly fragmented attention and specific demands. Establishing and cultivating a strong online presence is indispensable for ensuring success and industry relevance in this environment.

Empowered with technology and widely accessible information, patients now actively seek out healthcare providers who align with their individual preferences. With readily available information at their fingertips, potential patients now rely on search engines, social media platforms, and reputable online directories to explore and assess the multitude of provider options available. Thriving in this fiercely competitive online landscape requires healthcare practitioners to adapt and adopt new online platforms, search engines, and social media channels to build and sustain a prominent online presence.

In this blog series, we provide health professionals with practical and effective strategies, along with exclusive industry insights, to empower them in expanding their reach to prospective patients. By equipping them with essential knowledge and tools, we hope to assist practitioners in building trust with their audience, positioning themselves as leaders in the field, and navigating the dynamic digital landscape with confidence to capitalize on the immense potential for growth and success.

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Why You Can’t Miss The Medical Education Convergence Weekend

The 2022 Medical Education Convergence (MEC) Weekend is a three-day educational experience designed to connect leading minds and influential voices in healthcare. Gathering experts from a range of medical specialties – from psychoneuroimmunology to pediatric nutrition – and game-changing educational programs, this event provides unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.

Taking place at the stunning Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, between September 8-10, 2022, MEC Weekend offers more than just professional development. Hosted on a luxurious property offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, 102 acres of lush grounds, and a suite of amenities, the event venue is a reason to attend in itself.

California is the perfect place to kick off a new academic season with sun-filled days and outdoor activities abound, immersed in the nature of the coast. The event brings together the best of both worlds, a relaxing end-of-summer getaway with cutting-edge educational programming. Featuring the inaugural Pediatric Brain and Resilience SummitNavigate Aging: Telomere Biology and Longevity SummitPeptide Therapy Masterclass, and the bestselling Module XVI-A: Advanced Cardiovascular Health – the MEC weekend will be a monumental event.

Read on to discover some innovative programs and topics we are most excited about.

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Addressing Barriers to Care: Improving Patient Health Literacy

The medical lexicon and associated jargon are both dense, complicated, filled with data, and often difficult to navigate for patients who may receive news about their diagnoses or condition while in a negative emotional state. The extent to which they comprehend this information relies on their health literacy, which corresponds to their ability to gain access to, understand, and use information to promote and maintain good health for themselves, their families, as well as their communities. Health literacy includes the ability to read and comprehend essential health-related materials, such as prescription bottles, post-appointment slips, and educational literature.

Having adequate health literacy can increase a patient’s capacity to take responsibility for their and their family’s health. Individuals who lack health literacy may encounter challenges in understanding health information, including hospital discharge and treatment instructions, which may have detrimental effects on their health outcomes.  Continue reading