The Scoop #3 – Best Practices in Healthcare Social Media

Attract Patients & Keep Them (Healthy) with Social Media

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Katie Matlack’s five steps aren’t necessarily intended to be an all inclusive guide to using social media in healthcare, but they do address some basics that will help any medical practice to establish a firm foundation. Follow her advice and you’ll be sure to not only engage with patients and the public, but you’ll help guide them to better choices in their pursuit of health and wellness.

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VA puts medical centers on Facebook

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Once again the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is on the leading edge of digital trends in healthcare. This time, in an effort to engage with returning veterans at the local level, the VA has set up Facebook pages for each of its medical centers nationwide.

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Bury bad doctor reviews with a strong physician social media presence

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Physicians are more aware of online reviews of them and a common question is how to remove a bad doctor review. The simple answer is you can’t but there are ways to combat such negatives by taking a proactive stance on social media.

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