April 16, 2008
Practice Builders Adds Senior Director, Corporate Alliances
Orange, California, USA, April 16, 2008 – Suzanne Mikolajewski has joined Practice Builders as Senior Director, Corporate Alliances.
Since 1994, Ms. Mikolajewski has developed and managed corporate relationships in a variety of healthcare industry positions, most recently as Publisher of Diagnostic Imaging Magazine.
“Our corporate alliances with medical device manufacturers continue to grow rapidly, and Suzanne has the demonstrated talent and experience to help us capitalize on these opportunities. Her proven business acumen and management ability make her a valuable asset for Practice Builders,” commented Practice Builders’ President Joel Ellis. “We are pleased to have her on our team.”
Practice Builders partners with private practice physicians to help grow their practices. Its Marketing Workshops and in-office “House Calls” are held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
January 10, 2008
Practice Builders Announces Key Executive Signing
Orange, California, USA, January 10, 2008 – Kathleen M. McCoy has joined Practice Builders as Vice-President, Marketing, the company announced today.
Ms. McCoy is well known in the field of medical education program marketing, having developed and managed programs in partnership with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland; the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati; and Columbia University, New York. Ms. McCoy holds a BA in Communications from California State University at Fullerton, and earned her MBA from University of Redlands, California.
“Kathy brings both creative talent and proven management ability to the table. Her steady rise in the industry speaks for itself. We are excited to have an all-star of her caliber leading our marketing efforts,” commented Joel Ellis, Practice Builders President.
Practice Builders has partnered with thousands of private practice physicians, dentists and physical therapists to help build their practices through its Practice Builders Marketing Workshops and full-service Agency. Practice Builders Workshops are held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
January 7, 2008
Veterinarians To Join Practice Builders’ Specialty Roster
Orange, California, USA, December 10, 2007 – Practice Builders will begin offering Strategic Marketing Workshops and full-range marketing services to veterinarians in both the U.S. and Canada beginning in 2008.
Citing favorable demographic trends, Practice Builders’ President Joel Ellis said, “Veterinarians enjoy exciting opportunities with the growing demand for urgent care veterinarian facilities, and the steady increase in annual household veterinary expenditures. We look forward to helping veterinarians grow and profit from these trends.”
Practice Builders has partnered with thousands of private practice physicians, dentists and physical therapists to help build their practices through its Practice Builders Marketing Workshops and full-service Agency. Practice Builders Workshops are held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
November 16, 2007
Practice Builders To Help Independent Pharmacists Grow
Orange, California, USA, November 15, 2007 – Beginning December 1st, 2007, Practice Builders will offer its Strategic Marketing Workshops and full-service Agency capabilities to independent pharmacists.
Founded in 1979, Practice Builders has helped thousands of private practice physicians, dentists and physical therapists build their practices through its Practice Builders Marketing Workshops and full-service Agency. Its Workshops are held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
October 23, 2007
Practice Builders Gains CME Certification
Orange, California, USA, October 23, 2007 - Beginning January 1, 2008, physicians who attend the Practice Builders Marketing Workshop will be eligible to receive 6 hours of AMA Category 1 CME credit.
"We are honored that we have been certified as an AMA Category 1 CME Provider," commented Practice Builders' President Joel Ellis. "We recognize the importance of the CME program to our clients, and are responding to their wishes with the addition of this new benefit."
Practice Builders partners with private practice physicians to help grow their practices. Its Marketing Workshops and in-office "House Calls" are held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
October 8, 2007
Canadian Marketing Expert Joins Practice Builders
Orange, California, USA, October 8, 2007 - Practice Builders announced today that marketing executive Ronald R. Boyce has joined the company as Director of Business Development, Canada.
"We are excited and pleased to add an A-list pro like Ron to our roster," commented Practice Builders president Joel Ellis. "His impressive accomplishments as a marketing innovator and effective executive during his 24-year career make him the ideal choice to helm our rapidly growing operations in Canada."
Mr. Boyce can be reached in Canada at 204-487-5991.
Founded in 1979, Practice Builders has helped thousands of private practice physicians build their practices through its Practice Builders Marketing Workshops, held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
September 24, 2007
Practice Builders ‘Secret Weapon’ Coming to Chicago
Orange, California, USA, September 24, 2007 – Practice Builders’ Director of Client Training and Senior Marketing Consultant Irene Doti today announced a Staff Basic Training Workshop will be held in Chicago, Illinois, October 12, 2007.
“‘How can I improve my staff?’ is the #1 question we hear from practice owners,” Doti said. “And they are rightly concerned. How a doctor’s staff treats a patient is a huge factor in a whether that patient chooses a certain doctor, or decides to go to someone else.”
“Research also shows that staff training carries one of the highest ROI’s of any investment doctors can make in their practices. It’s truly the ‘secret weapon’ that can transform a struggling practice into a successful one,” Doti elaborated.
The Staff Basic Training Workshop takes place at the Chicago Hilton, Friday, October 12, 2007, from 8:30AM to 4:00PM.
Founded in 1979, Practice Builders has helped thousands of private practice physicians build their practices through its Practice Builders Marketing Workshops, held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
September 12, 2007
Practice Builders To Reveal Practice Success Secrets at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2007 in Orlando
Orange, California, USA, September 7, 2007 - Practice Builders' VP Marketing Steve Smith will share his marketing expertise at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2007 in Orlando, Florida, November 4-6, 2007.
"We're honored to speak at this year's AHA Scientific Sessions," commented Smith. "This is a great opportunity to hear from AHA members all over the world, who are so committed to their professions."
"My goal is to send everyone home with a huge light bulb glowing over their heads. I promise to make them think and I want to see them act," said Smith.
Steve's speaking schedule is as follows:
- Sunday, Nov. 4, 11:15AM and 12:45 PM - "Growing Your Practice Through the Internet"
- Monday, Nov. 5, 12:45PM and 1:45PM - "Taking Your Staff From Good to Great"
- Tuesday, Nov. 6, 12:45PM and 1:45Pm - "The Top 10 Secrets of Growing Your Practice"
Founded in 1979, Practice Builders has helped thousands of private practice physicians build their practices through its Practice Builders Marketing Workshops, held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
September 4, 2007
Practice Builders Unveils Expanded Canadian Workshop Schedule
Orange, California, USA, September 4, 2007 - Practice Builders, North America's leader in private practice healthcare marketing will offer new Strategic Growth and Marketing Workshop in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, beginning September 14 and 15 in Toronto.
"We've worked with many Canadian clients over the years," commented Joel Ellis, Practice Builders' President. "But increasing changes in Canadian healthcare have sparked a much greater demand among practice owners for proven practice growth techniques and strategies. We've seen an upswing in demand for marketing training and services across Canada."
Practice Builders' Workshops are designed specifically to help private practice owners to:
- Attract more interesting patients and cases
- Enhance practice revenue
- Stand out from their competition
- Build professional referrals
- Increase professional satisfaction
Practice Builders Workshops are held more than 70 times per year in cities across North America.
January 1, 2007
Nation’s leading private practice healthcare marketer announces new president.
ORANGE, CA Practice Builders, the nation’s leading private practice healthcare marketing firm has announced the promotion of Joel Ellis to the position of president.
“I am thrilled by the confidence shown in me, not only by my colleagues here at Practice Builders, but also by the senior management team at Ascend Media in Overland Park, Kansas. Together, we will help forward the concept of excellence in everything we do.”
Originally joining Practice Builders as Vice President of Consulting Services in 2003, Joel brings over 20 years of experience in strategic healthcare marketing planning to his role as President. Joel’s marketing expertise includes almost every medical specialty, dentistry and physical therapy. As President of Practice Builders, Joel is responsible for establishing the company’s vision and managing a staff of several dozen marketing communications professionals to align themselves accordingly and ensure the best possible experience for a Practice Builders client.
Joel is also charged with ensuring that Practice Builders maintains its position as the nation’s leader in private practice healthcare marketing. This is accomplished not only by the effective management of the entire Practice Builders team, but also by establishing and maintaining alliances with multiple divisions of Ascend Media and other strategic partners.
Joel received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Wyoming.