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It’s getting harder to launch a new drug to physicians

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Physicians are tired and overwhelmed with medical information on new drugs. They don’t have the time to sit in the office and search for more information, and they feel that pharma is giving them “too much” information. The post It’s getting harder to launch a new drug to physicians.

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What is pharma’s responsibility for online health information?

World of DTC Marketing

adults use the Internet, and 61% have looked for health or medical information on the Internet. Additionally, 49% have accessed a website that provides information about a specific medical condition or problem. Many people get health information from the Internet but are left on their own to determine if it’s credible.

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Marketing to physicians

World of DTC Marketing

QUICK READ: Reaching physicians with key brand messages isn’t hard, but the online landscape has become crowded with many players. By far, Medscape is still number one in physician reach , and medical journal advertising has been proven to result in more branded Rx’s. million physicians worldwide, in multiple languages.

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How better ultrasound workflows can mitigate physician burnout

MedCity News

With modern point-of-care ultrasound workflows, healthcare providers can easily share patient information and provide optimal care. By making documentation and images easily transferrable immediately after the imaging is performed, clinician workflow can be simplified.

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Just how bad is Facebook health information? Really bad

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The health information on Facebook is a danger to anyone who reads it. Facebook should post a warning on every page that deals with health issues that informs people that their physician is still their best source of information. The post <b>Just how bad is Facebook health information?</b><i>

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Online health information: The game has changed

World of DTC Marketing

Like it or not, people get their health information online, and misinformation is spread faster and shared more accurate information. My physician’s group sends out a newsletter and updates on important issues to us all, but many do not communicate with patients who tend to have many questions. The game has changed.

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How IT Became So Integral in Healthcare in So Little Time

MedCity News

Looking back 20 years, when fewer than 18% of physician practices used electronic health records, few experts would have anticipated how information technology has changed healthcare. Thanks to IT, the volume and types of data generated and the speed at which they can be analyzed are vastly different than decades ago.