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In a time of crisis, people react differently to how they search for information, as well as their purchasing habits. For hospitals and health systems, understanding audiences’ needs and desires becomes important for developing effective communications strategies. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith share what science has found about consumer behavior in a crisis, the new consumer se...

Welcome to the TPS 5 for the week of March 30. TPS5 is a weekly recap of the latest in marketing, communications and digital healthcare news, as curated by the expert hosts of the Touch Point Media Network. To learn more about Touch Point Media, visit us online at http://touchpoint.health. This week’s TPS5: -      NRC HEALTH REPORT Consumer-sentiment data on the coronavirus pandemic -      Healthc...

Mentions from the Show: Is There a Difference between Telemedicine and Telehealth? History of Telemedicine The Intersection Of Policy And Digital Healthcare Telemedicine Surges, Fueled By Coronavirus Fears And Shift In Payment Rules Can’t go to the doctor? You already own a powerful medical device Sam Lippolis on LinkedIn Sam Lippolis on Twitter SamLippolis.com Find Us Online:  Touchpoint podcast...

Welcome to the TPS 5 for the week of March 23. TPS5 is a weekly recap of the latest in marketing, communications and digital healthcare news, as curated by the expert hosts of the Touch Point Media Network. To learn more about Touch Point Media, visit us online at http://touchpoint.health. This week’s TPS5: -      Coronavirus is forcing a trade-off between privacy and public health -      Isinnova...

As hospitals and health systems are dealing with an unprecedented health crisis, the need for communications is critical. But what does this mean for health system marketing? In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss the impact of marketing strategies for hospitals and healthcare systems, and how now is the time (more than ever) for us to evolve to “big M” marketing.. They are join...

Welcome to the TPS 5 for the week of March 16. TPS5 is a weekly recap of the latest in marketing, communications and digital healthcare news, as curated by the expert hosts of the Touch Point Media Network. To learn more about Touch Point Media, visit us online at http://touchpoint.health. This week’s TPS5: -      A Guide to Managing Your (Newly) Remote Workers -      Coronavirus at a Glance: Info...

The role of the online CV (or resume) is critical for medical professionals in hospitals and health systems - both when exploring new opportunities, as well as presenting oneself online for consumers “interviewing” doctors through their online reputation. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss the history of the CV and how digital channels are influencing the way consumers trust...

Welcome to the TPS 5 for the week of March 9. TPS5 is a weekly recap of the latest in marketing, communications and digital healthcare news, as curated by the expert hosts of the Touch Point Media Network. To learn more about Touch Point Media, visit us online at http://touchpoint.health. This week’s TPS5: -      Beyond the Obvious: Four Areas that Need Attention in COVID_19 Communications -      ...

Blockchain is an important technology that is being used in many different industries, but what is its application in healthcare? In this episode, hosts Chris boyer and Reed Smith do their best to define what blockchain means, and then discuss the opportunities that blockchain has in the healthcare industry - from improving financial transactions, to securely storing confidential information and e...

Welcome to the TPS Friday 5 for the week of March 2. The Friday 5 is a weekly recap of the stories featured in the TPS report e-newsletter released each Monday. To sign up visit us online at http://touchpoint.health. In this week’s TP5: -      Moz.com’s 2020 Google Search Survey: How Much Do Users Trust Their Healthcare Search Results? -      25th Annual Healthcare Marketing & Physician Strategies...

More than a third of the US workforce is taking advantage of the benefits of the freelance (gig) economy - but how is that impacting healthcare? In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss the changes in the healthcare workforce and the demands that our freelance economy are having on health systems and physicians - from new methods of billing to how on-demand applications are changi...

Welcome to the TPS Friday 5 for the week of February 24. The Friday 5 is a weekly recap of the stories featured in the TPS report e-newsletter released each Monday. To sign up visit us online at touchpoint.health. The TPS report is made possible by the support of our friends at Binary Fountain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Health Organization defines digital health literacy as the ability to seek, find, understand and appraise health information from digital sources. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss the importance of digital health literacy as a way to improve the overall digital care journey, and the importance of designing these solutions with an eye for health equity. They are j...

Welcome to the TPS Friday 5 for the week of February 16. The Friday 5 is a weekly recap of the stories featured in the TPS report e-newsletter released each Monday. To sign up visit us online at touchpoint.health. The TPS report is made possible by the support of our friends at Binary Fountain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While data is probably one of the least interesting aspects of digital transformation, it is one of the four foundational pillars. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith “dive into data” by discussing how organizations can start adopting a data thinking mindset. They are joined by Chris Gervais of Kyruus, who shares how interoperability and data liquidity can help health systems find ne...

Understanding our customers is an important part of health system strategies. In the development of these plans, the terms “User Centered Design,” “Human Centered Design” and “Design Thinking” are often used interchangeably. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss the similarities and differences between these approaches, and share some relevant case studies in which user-centric...

As health systems embrace customer-first strategies and consumerism, one aspect of many of these strategies is notable absent: price transparency. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss how the industry is facing unparalleled pressure to publish their prices online. They discuss the recent executive order on health care price transparency, how payers, employers and hospitals are...

Digital professionals in health systems are aware of the importance of accessibility and usability, but often the two terms are used interchangeably. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss the nuanced differences between the two terms, share recent trends on ADA non-compliance and even discuss how voice-first devices can be used to support accessibility. They are joined by Kris...

For health systems, digital signage can be an important tactic to improve patient, visitor and/or staff’s experiences. However, it is often an overlooked tool in a digital professional’s toolkit. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss the state of digital marketing in health care, how the Internet of Things (IoT) is helping digital signage to break free from the screens, and the...

The term “agile marketing” is gaining momentum in health system marketing suites. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss the agile methodology and share the essential components of the agile process and tips that marketing teams should use when introducing this into their organizations. They are joined by Alyssa Kleinman of CipherHealth, who shares her marketing team’s experienc...

When developing taxonomic approaches to assist with website and digital efforts, we should always strive to put users first to help them find information faster (and limit berrypicking). In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss the different types of website taxonomy and how digital trends such as voice-search and chatbots are impacting how to approach taxonomy. They are joined by...

In the annual Listener Choice Awards show, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer reflect back on 2019, sharing some of their most favorite topics, guests and episodes from the TouchPoint podcast and countdown listener’s top voted categories, including: best cold-open, best guest expert and the coveted Top Fan of 2018. Congratulations to Vanessa Hughes (best guest) and Jim Samuel (2019 Fan of the Year)....

As the role of digital in health systems is evolving, we are becoming less focused on digital tactics and more focused on transformation and innovation. But what does that mean? In this holiday-themed episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss how creativity and open-mindedness thinking are critical elements of innovation, and share ways to train our minds to become more creative. They are...

In the 150th episode of the show, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer offer a “holiday sampler platter” of all the great shows available on the TouchPoint Network and the best-of from 2019, as voted by our hosts Greg Matthews (Datapoint), Zac Jiwa (Health Fail) Bobby Rettew (The Intersection Podcast and Gear In Review), and Lance Lunsford (The Connected Hospital). Tune in to hear the top clips of the...

The use of empathy to understand your customers and users is not foreign to healthcare professionals, but (as is usually the case) often means different things to different people. In this episode hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the definition of empathy design, empathy maps and how to use empathy marketing. They are joined by Justin Wartell, Managing Principal at Monigle, how shares the...