In this week’s episode of the Healthcare Success Podcast, I sat down with Michael Baer (TechCXO) to talk about two ideas that are especially relevant for healthcare and healthcare-adjacent companies right now: the rise of the fractional Chief Marketing Officer and Michael’s concept of “stratecution”—the inseparable pairing of strategy + execution.
Explore how doctors can take advantage of free and low-cost marketing strategies with tips from Stewart Gandolf, CEO, and Kathy Gaughran, Senior Marketing Strategist, at Healthcare Success.
Explore the real drivers of hospital safety today—and why some organizations consistently outperform when patients’ lives are on the line.
(Because AI isn’t coming. It’s already sitting in your lobby, drinking your coffee.) If you’ve been telling yourself, “We’ll deal with AI next quarter,” I have bad news: AI didn’t wait. Search is evolving FAST, and if your website still looks and behaves like it did in 2019, it’s basically wearing skinny jeans in a […]
How Justin Gardner built Active Skin Repair into a leading healthcare consumer brand, combining innovation, data-driven strategy, and authentic storytelling to disrupt a legacy market
How understanding healthcare’s core terminology empowers marketers and leaders to communicate more effectively, align strategy, and drive clarity across complex systems.
How can health systems expand access, improve quality, and reduce costs at the same time? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf talks with Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, Founder and Executive Chairman of KeyCare, about building a national “virtualist” medical group on Epic, aligning incentives for physicians, and using AI to amplify, not replace, clinical care. Why Listen? […]
Learn why authenticity is a must in healthcare branding. See how organizations can build trust, loyalty, and differentiation in competitive markets.
What does it take to truly win the hearts and minds of healthcare professionals in an increasingly complex industry? In this week’s podcast, I sit with Ajoy Mahtab, Founder and Partner at Strategility Consulting, to explore how genuine curiosity, empathy and purpose can transform healthcare sales and marketing. With more than 25 years of leadership […]
How can marketing, innovation, and AI transform patient care while supporting the unique mission of an academic medical center? Ahead of his keynote presentation at the Healthcare Interactive Conference (HCIC) in Las Vegas, David Feinberg, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Mount Sinai Health System and Dean for Marketing and Communications at the […]
How can healthcare leaders address burnout while driving operational efficiency and scalable growth? In this week’s podcast, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Edisa Shirley, Chief Mental Health Officer at ClinicMind, to explore the intersection of mental health, leadership, and operational efficiency in modern healthcare practices. Together, they discuss the systemic challenges of provider burnout, strategies […]
Our SEO team is on the leading edge of healthcare AI and digital marketing. Together with Stewart, they’ve compiled insights and recommendations on how health systems and healthcare organizations can leverage AI to supercharge SEO and patient engagement. AI is here and it’s transforming how health systems and healthcare organizations connect with patients, deliver care […]
How can healthcare leaders and marketers build trust and meaningful connections with rare disease patients and caregivers? In this week's episode, I sit down with Sugata Biswas, Co-Founder & Managing Principal, and Emily Anderson, Associate Director of Patient-Centered Research at Cadence Communications & Research, to explore their human-centered approach to rare disease research and patient […]
What does it take for healthcare leaders to market stigmatized services with trust, transparency, and measurable results? In this week’s podcast, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Neil Walker, VP of Growth at Oar Health, to explore strategies to effectively market telehealth services for stigmatized healthcare conditions and treatments (e.g., alcohol use disorder, GLP-1, low T, […]
How can health systems use storytelling to cut through the noise and build real patient connections amid a push for AI-driven, digital-first marketing? In this week's episode, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Skip Hidlay, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, to discuss how storytelling, search and smart use […]
AI search moved from novelty to mainstream way faster than most of us expected.Like, many lightspeeds faster. After Google I/O 2025, even seasoned digital strategists realized the shift from traditional search to AI Overviews wasn’t years away; it was already here (and stomping all over traditional search analytics). In the past, digital visibility centered on […]
How can healthcare organizations authentically showcase their employee experience online to win the talent war? In my latest podcast, I sit down with Cynthia Newton, President and Founder of Cynthia Newton Consulting and a healthcare brand strategist with 25+ years of experience. Cynthia has earned an excellent reputation helping health systems manage and scale both […]
How is AI transforming healthcare marketing, and what can leaders expect at HCIC 2025? Healthcare marketing is evolving at a breakneck speed. From AI reshaping SEO to new expectations for patient engagement, leaders face both challenges and opportunities. To get a preview of what’s ahead, and what the big conversations will be at this year’s […]
How can pharmaceutical and healthcare brands most effectively reach doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the changing media landscape? In this episode, I sit down with Walt Steenbergen, President of CWG, Inc., for a candid conversation about how publications, associations, and digital platforms continue shaping healthcare professional (HCP) marketing. Walt shares his insider perspective […]
Strong healthcare brands drive higher patient volume and foster lasting loyalty. Patients and referring physicians choose organizations they perceive as trustworthy, competent, and consistent. And that perception is shaped long before any in-person interaction. A well-defined brand also communicates your market position, which clarifies your organization’s strengths and unique value proposition in a saturated healthcare […]
What separates healthcare organizations that use CRM from those that truly leverage it? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Lee Jones, Founder and CEO of LionShare, for a candid conversation about what healthcare CRM looks like when it’s done right. Laura Lee brings decades of experience guiding hospitals and health systems through CRM […]
If your paid search conversions have mysteriously dropped (or your dashboard looks too good to be true), you’re not alone. AI is rewriting the rules of paid search. From shifting search engine results page (SERP) visibility to murky performance metrics, AI Overviews and Performance Max (PMax) campaigns are challenging how healthcare organizations measure success. In […]
Google’s new AI Mode redefines how content is evaluated and displayed in search, especially for sensitive, YMYL (Your Money Your Life) categories, like healthcare, that can impact a person’s well-being. The new feature heavily prioritizes content that demonstrates Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T), a framework that Google uses to assess content quality. AI algorithms […]
How can reimagining oral care and patient engagement disrupt a market? In this episode, I sit down with Hans Kaspersetz, CEO of Oralucent, to explore how his medical device company is redefining a common consumer product—the toothbrush—into a wellness-driven, data-backed health device. But this conversation isn’t just about oral care. It centers on what happens […]
Yes—your traffic and rankings are down. But that doesn’t mean your strategy is broken. Across industries, brands are noticing the same trends: What looks like a drop in visibility isn’t an SEO failure.It’s a paradigm shift. AI-driven search has fundamentally changed how visibility works. At Healthcare Success, we’re watching this shift closely, adapting our strategies, […]
How can today’s pediatricians truly connect with time-crunched, digitally-savvy parents and build lasting loyalty? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Klein, Principal of Klein and Partners, to unpack the findings from his 2025 National Consumer Insights Study (NCIS) – Peds Edition. Rob’s research offers an unfiltered look at what’s shaping parental decision-making, what’s […]
AI Overviews were launched in the U.S. in May 2024, and their impact on analytics dashboards is still taking shape. While marketers and healthcare leaders have been busy speculating about their impact on organic traffic and brand visibility, Google isn’t offering much in the way of clarity. Tools like Google Analytics and Search Console still […]
How do you redesign specialty care delivery when geography, workforce limitations, and infrastructure stand in the way? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Paul Rosen, MD, MPH, MMM, Professor of Pediatrics at West Virginia University, a former official at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the first pediatric rheumatologist to […]
Find Out How Google’s AI-Powered Search Is Rewriting Healthcare Marketing For healthcare marketers, this isn’t just a minor update. It’s a fundamental shift in how patients search for care and how your brand shows up (or doesn’t). What’s Driving the Shift? Three important things: To stay competitive, healthcare marketers must treat content like a strategic […]
With digital noise at an all-time high, how can healthcare leaders stand out and make meaningful connections? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Dr. Jeremy Weisz, Founder of Rise25.com, to explore how podcasting can become your most powerful tool for building trust, authority, and lasting business relationships. Why This Conversation MattersPodcasting is a […]
How can an established healthcare leader harness AI to drive innovation, growth, and lasting competitive advantage? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Michael Krachon, President of Theragenics, to discuss how Theragenics is transforming its operations through enterprise-wide AI adoption. This includes everything from enhancing marketing and customer service operations to streamlining clinical and […]
After a speaking with dozens of healthcare executives during my recent conference tour, I’m more convinced than ever— Brand strategy isn’t optional. It’s a business imperative, especially as your business grows. Whether you are a healthcare provider, manufacturer, or other healthcare business, expansion, acquisitions, and new service lines can quickly distance you from the patients, […]
In a world that’s chasing the latest AI innovation, how do product leaders stay focused on building tools that truly help people? For healthcare product managers, answering this question is especially urgent. Great product managers are the voice of their audience. They advocate for clinical users and end consumers, translating their needs into thoughtful, effective […]
As marketers and communicators, we understand the power of brand. We build them for our organizations every day. But what about your own brand? Is it strong? Does it matter? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Alan Shoebridge, Associate Vice President of National Communications at Providence Oregon, to unpack personal branding: what it […]
I get it. Your healthcare organization is overflowing with patients, your doctors struggle to keep up, and you’re worried about burnout. As a result, you’ve likely de-prioritized your marketing efforts. But cutting too much would be short-sighted, and here’s why: It could make issues such as staff shortages, long waitlists, and provider burnout worse. Though […]
Are you delivering the experience today’s healthcare consumers actually want?You might be surprised. In this episode, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Aaron Clifford, Vice President of Consumer Experience at Press Ganey, to explore how the patient journey is evolving and how today’s healthcare consumers find, evaluate, and choose providers. Drawing from Press Ganey’s latest Consumer […]
Millennials expect digital healthcare to feel like the apps they use every day: frictionless, fast, accessible, and on their terms. Is your marketing strategy built to meet them there or are you relying on an outdated marketing plan that doesn’t resonate? In this blog post, I share seven proven strategies to help you connect, compete, […]
How can healthcare leaders tackle high turnover rates and build a culture that retains top talent? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf talks with Kristin Baird, President and CEO of Baird Group, to explore what it really takes to retain great talent in healthcare, starting with leadership. Drawing from her experience and her course,Be the Leader […]
How do you build lasting influence in healthcare? In this episode, healthcare marketing expert Stewart Gandolf sits down with Scott Becker, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP and Founder of Becker’s Healthcare, for a candid, strategic conversation on what it takes to build trust, authority, and long-term success in healthcare. Scott shares the real-world principles that shaped […]
Is your telehealth business buried on your website? If it is, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to boost patient engagement and reduce costs. Telehealth isn’t just another service line. It’s a distinct business model with its own users, workflows, and expectations. Your website and UX design must reflect that. By 2026, nearly one […]
How do you market sensitive women’s health products when advertising platforms won’t let you talk about them? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf and Debbie Donovan, Head of Commercial Operations at Materna Medical, explore the unique challenges of marketing products that address women’s health issues, such as vaginal muscle tightness, pelvic organ prolapse, and painful sex. […]
How can physicians move beyond generic nutrition advice and deliver personalized plans that truly impact health and revenue? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf and Mark J. Tager, MD, CEO at ChangeWell, Inc., discuss how healthcare providers can confidently bring personalized nutrition into their practices. Dr. Tager shares how to create tailored nutrition plans using genetic […]
By the end of 2025, video content is expected to account for 82% of all internet traffic (bandwidth). Is your healthcare organization leading the way with this trend or is your content getting lost in the noise? Trust, clarity, and connection are essential in the healthcare industry, making video a strategic imperative. If your healthcare social […]
Video isn’t just another healthcare marketing tool—it’s rocket fuel for engagement, trust, and conversions. According to our recent podcast guest, Tony Gnau, Founder and Chief Storytelling Officer at T60 Health, “video can boost website conversions by 66% and email click-through rates by up to 300%,” making it a key lever for strategic growth. In this […]
Is traditional media dead? Not even close. In this episode, Stewart Gandolf and Charlie DeNatale, Media Buyer at Healthcare Success, discuss the resilience of traditional media and its evolving role in healthcare marketing. Despite the rise of digital, marketers spend billions yearly on traditional advertising including TV, radio, and out-of-home advertising. Charlie shares why these […]
Trimming your marketing budget might seem like a quick way to cut costs, but it can hurt your healthcare business more than you think—especially during economic uncertainty. While the U.S. economy remains numerically strong, 53% of Americans think it’s on the wrong track. With uncertainty surrounding impending tariffs, inflation, a tightening labor market, and rising healthcare […]
Is your digital marketing strategy wasting budget on ads that don’t convert? In this week's episode, Stewart Gandolf talks with Brian Massey, Founder and Conversion Scientist at Conversion Sciences. Together, they explore the power of conversion rate optimization (CRO) to lower your cost per acquisition (CPA). They discuss how optimizing landing pages, refining messaging, and […]
Forward by Stewart Gandolf, Chief Executive Officer At Healthcare Success, we understand that a patient’s journey often begins with a search query. In this blog, our Technical Program Manager, Victoria Shepherd, explores the critical role of symptom search optimization. She shares how organizations can leverage this healthcare marketing trend to engage potential patients early and […]
Do you remember choosing between two types of COVID tests? PCR tests were highly accurate but took several days to get results. Meanwhile, antigen-based “rapid tests” offered results within minutes, but were far less accurate. In this week's episode, Stewart Gandolf speaks with Martin Price, CEO of HealthTrackRx, to explore how an innovative business model, […]
How can multilocation specialty practices overcome the barriers to earning critical doctor referrals? With tighter alignments between doctors and health systems, increased consolidation, and pressure to stand out, physician liaisons must take a more strategic and data-driven approach than ever before. In this week's episode, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Susan Boydell, Principal at Barlow […]
