There are strategic moments for a healthcare organization’s spokesperson to be visible in the media, and most assuredly moments to stay quiet no matter the interview topic. However, many organization leaders enact an ongoing policy to shy away from media interviews altogether in fear of getting...
Medical meetings and annual conferences are a dedicated time for journalists to learn about treatments and procedures, cutting-edge technologies, the newest clinical studies and talk with leading subject-matter experts. It’s the perfect opportunity to leverage the vast amount of data announced to increase visibility and...
Reuters covers a study on coffee’s health benefits, Good Morning America features a new study on chronic fatigue, HealthDay jumps on new research about smart phone addiction. With every health impact study that gets the national spotlight, there are thousands more that don’t live much...
Are you expecting negative media attention at your annual medical meeting? Probably not. Unfortunately, adverse situations that cause bad press usually don’t come with a lot of warning. While worst-case scenarios may not always happen, being prepared by asking “what if” will enable you to act...
Medical journals not only keep doctors abreast of the latest data, they can also drive media coverage in health and medical trade publications. However, what many organizations that publish a journal don't realize, is that they could easily reframe their journal content to generate national...
Placing the Patient at the Epicenter of Communications We attended the ExL 12th Annual Public Relations & Communications Summit, which brought together healthcare communicators from across the country. The agenda focused on the need for communications experts to address consumer expectations and engage in a responsible...
