by Melanie Herron | Oct 24, 2012 | Blog
Even though doctors and patients these days seem to be surrounded by technology, the foundation of medicine stems from face-to-face interaction. The heart and soul of healthcare lies in human contact, genuine concern, and empathy. We here at MindStream Creative are...
by Melanie Herron | Oct 8, 2012 | Blog
One of the last things you want as a medical practice is a HIPAA violation. While many have embraced social media as an effective way to market their practice, others avoid it for fear of divulging confidential patient information. Social media should not be feared....
by Melanie Herron | Sep 27, 2012 | Blog
Return on investment (or ROI) is a familiar concept to nearly every business owner. It is the measure of the effectiveness of a marketing strategy, represented as a percentage of positive or negative growth. In the traditional world of economics, ROI refers to a...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 21, 2012 | Blog
We get it. Patients want a better experience. But what does this really mean? The elusive positive patient experience may seem challenging to get right without clear direction from none other than the patient. Catalyst Healthcare Research recently conducted a study of...
by Melanie Herron | Aug 30, 2012 | Blog
After reading an excellent post today on how much personal information doctors should share when talking to patients, I wanted to further extrapolate on the topic. I am a firm believer in the benefits of self-disclosure, as long as it benefits the patient. The...