In a Physicians Practice report, Audrey "Christie" McLaughlin, CEO of McLaughlin Sales Group, discussed 10 reasons why medical practices should use social media platforms to grow their practice.
The 10 reasons are:
1. Social media is here to stay.
2. New patient acquisition is the biggest hurdle for most clinics.
3. Social media helps you build relationships.
4. Everyone loves Facebook.
5. Images of office life are the most important pieces of the social media discussion.
6. Social media influences search engine rankings.
7. Social media is the new "search engine."
8. Social media offers the most highly targeted marketing opportunities.
9. Social media gives you more insight into your patients.
10. There are people out there to help.
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