Although you’re in the business of offering medical services, you’ll still need to market your practice to attract patients. A profitable enterprise keeps you in business for a long time enabling you to meet patients’ needs. You also attract more qualified practitioners to help serve the community.
Here are six ways you can market your medical practice:
Improve physician relations
Physician relations is building relationships with other medical professionals, the community, and the patients you serve. Invest in your relationships with other healthcare professionals and community organizations by attending conferences, joining professional associations, or volunteering in your area.
Physician relations sales training enables your team to reach potential patients and referral sources. Your workforce will adequately solve patient inquiries and overcome objections. The team will also think critically through issues, collaborate with others to find unique solutions, and acquire active listening skills.
Social media offers an excellent platform for medical practices to engage patients and others in the healthcare industry. Social media allows one to stay connected with patients and share crucial health-related information. Use this platform to update your followers on any changes at the practice, upcoming events, or new services.
Regularly educate your followers on both health-related topics as well as practice updates. For instance, you can share news of any new hires at the practice, medical research that your team has published, or successes you have achieved.
Create a website
Your website should be the first impression of your practice to potential online patients. It should be aesthetically pleasing, easy to navigate, and up-to-date. Include information about your practice, services, team members, and contact information. Getting listed on reputable online directories will enable new patients to find you easily.
Engage with patients and the community
Take the time to engage with patients and your community. Do this through community events, health fairs, or volunteering. It encourages communication and establishes trust with patients. It also enables you to understand community health challenges and what they seek in medical establishments.
You can also reach out to your existing patients through phone calls or newsletters and remind them of their upcoming appointments or suggest any new services and treatments. Take time to learn how they’re faring, whether they’re satisfied with their care, or if there’s anything you can do to improve the quality of services.
Develop patient referral programmes
Patient referral programs motivate and reward existing patients for referring new ones to the practice. You can do this through referral cards, discounts, or a loyalty program. The effort enables you to expand your reach and grow your patient base.
Some practices go a step further and create an online patient referral program. It allows those satisfied with your services to share them online, enabling more potential patients to find you.
Invest in surprise care packages
Surprise care packages show appreciation. Send them out after a procedure or when you haven’t seen a patient in a while. It can be anything from a letter, a box of chocolates and fruits, or even a wellness kit. The package shows that you care and will make them feel appreciated, increasing loyalty to your practice.
You’ll stay relevant for longer
Marketing your medical practice is key to your success. It makes you stay relevant in a competitive market and increases patient loyalty. Take advantage of technology to reach a larger target audience and create a great impression.
Ellen Diamond did her degree in psychology at the University of Hertfordshire. She is interested in mental health, wellness, and lifestyle.
