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Attract and retain new patients for your independent practice with our expert tips, tricks, and other useful content, all designed to enhance your practice’s appeal.

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Physician smiles for website photo as part of branding in healthcare
Physician smiles for website photo as part of branding in healthcare
How to leverage branding in healthcare to attract more patients

Use this guide to shape your practice’s marketing strategy to retain current patients and attract potential patients.

a prospective patient illustrating healthcare for Millennials
a prospective patient illustrating healthcare for Millennials
15 healthcare marketing ideas for independent practices

Millennials have different expectations for their healthcare providers, and fine-tuning healthcare for Millennial-specific marketing strategies will help you reach, attract, and engage them.

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person writing their healthcare professional bio on computer
Grow your practice with a great healthcare professional bio (with example)

Simple as it might seem, a strong healthcare professional biography can help you to attract new patients to your practice.

Determine how to attract patients to a medical practice with a blog and social media
Determine how to attract patients to a medical practice with a blog and social media
How to attract patients with your medical practice blog and social media channels

Having an online presence is vital for a successful medical practice. Discover proven strategies for reaching your target patient demographic.

Why doctors should never stop accepting new patients
Why doctors should never stop accepting new patients
Why doctors should never stop accepting new patients

Learn why it’s not advisable for doctors to close their doors to new patients, even if they’re fully booked.

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doctor meeting patient from referral
doctor meeting patient from referral
When and how to refer patients to a fellow physician

Referring a patient to another physician can be beneficial to you and also provide better care. Here are some tips.

Physician reading on his phone about where patients find doctors online
Physician reading on his phone about where patients find doctors online
4 ways patients find doctors online

Where do patients find healthcare providers? Here are the top 4 places patients search for doctors and dentists online — and how to stand out.

Practice manager reads about how to get patient referrals
Practice manager reads about how to get patient referrals
4 ways to get high-quality patient referrals

Learn how optimizing your practice’s web presence can help you get more new patients in the door.

Physician ponders healthcare practice growth while working with a patient
Physician ponders healthcare practice growth while working with a patient
Get on the path to growth: Your guide to thriving in 2024 as a healthcare practice

Acquiring new patients isn’t the only way to grow your healthcare practice. Get 3 key strategies to thrive in 2024.

Physician and medical practice manager read about ways to attract new patients
Physician and medical practice manager read about ways to attract new patients
7 ways to attract new patients to your practice in 2024

Get new patients and grow your practice with these digital strategies.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your healthcare practice