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The Digital Edge: The Transformative Power of Developing a Virtual Network to Elevate Your Practice

In this blog series, we provide health professionals with practical and effective strategies, coupled with exclusive industry insights, to empower them in expanding their reach to prospective patients. Our goal is to equip practitioners with essential knowledge and tools that will assist them in engaging with their target audience, positioning themselves as leaders in the field, and confidently navigating the dynamic digital landscape to unlock immeasurable growth and success. 

In today’s digital age, medical professionals must maneuver an ever-evolving healthcare landscape. The fiercely competitive online environment serves as a challenging battleground for health practitioners vying for the fragmented attention of prospective patients. Thriving in this dynamic space requires a strong digital presence that establishes a medical professional’s reputation, showcases their expertise, and highlights their practice offering.

While having a professional website and active social media accounts are foundational elements of a practitioner’s marketing strategy, they are just the beginning. To truly maximize their online presence and reach, healthcare professionals must take the next step: embracing the power of developing and growing an online network.

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The Importance of an Online Presence for Physicians

While healthcare remains a primarily offline industry with the majority of services rendered during in-person office visits, the rise of telemedicine and other advancements in digital technology are increasingly bringing the field online. As both patients and medical providers utilize the internet, smartphones, and social media regularly, research implicates an increasing value for physicians to maintain a strong online presence in order to attract patients, strengthen visibility, and share relevant medical information.

Research indicates that 80% of physicians use smartphones and medical applications, while many healthcare providers use the internet frequently to educate themselves and share information about their specialty with patients and clients. A growing number  of physicians (93% of respondents) believe health apps improve health outcomes,  with 40% of respondents agreeing  that mobile health services – including applications and social media – can reduce the number of in-person medical visits.

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