About Sharon Mason Parker

Sharon has spent 25 years building teams and developing people to work together to help improve the client experience in the markets we serve. This ultimately benefits both customers and staff equally. Sharing best practices and ideas helps clients and team members envision new alternatives, which is quite fulfilling when positive change results. Sharon enjoys working closely with clients to understand the true drivers that are affecting their business environment. By engaging clients in meaningful exploration of their goals and challenges, she often discovers that an issue they asked for help in solving is merely a symptom of something else or something greater. Solving the real issue through truly listening and not just addressing the symptoms helps create true partnerships with clients.

How to Create a Profitable Healthcare Business Plan for Your Medical Practice

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How to Create a Profitable Business Plan for Your Healthcare Practice

Marketing is crucial for any industry, and healthcare industry is no exception. Whether you are a big hospital or private practice, creating and implementing an effective marketing plan will help to attract new patients, retain the existing ones and maintain … Continue reading

Ultimate Guide to Patient Referral Marketing

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The Ultimate Guide to Patient Referral Marketing

Developing a strong referral network is critical to ensuring the success of your medical practice. In order to grow your medical practice’s revenue, it is important to attract new patients consistently. In addition to advertising and connecting with insurance agencies, … Continue reading

Your “Good” Waiting Area May Not Be “Good Enough”

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Your "Good" Waiting Area May Not Be "Good Enough"

So, your waiting room. With almost every aspect of healthcare transforming, the traditional waiting room is changing, too. Forward-thinking medical practices are introducing newer concepts and tools to make patients more productive, educated and engaged even when they are sitting … Continue reading

Staff Training Can Set Clear Boundaries in Handling Difficult Patients

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Staff Training Can Set Clear Boundaries in Handling Difficult Patients

Angry, dissatisfied, defensive or difficult patients. Managing difficult patients is a frequent challenge faced by healthcare providers. The hostile patient, the aggressive patient, the overly demanding patient, the excessively anxious patient, the know-it-all patient and the compulsive complainer patient. If … Continue reading

How Can a Physician Liaison Program Grow Your Practice’s Referrals?

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How Can a Physician Liaison Program Grow Your Practice’s Referrals?

Doctors and specialists are constantly looking for more referrals. This is probably their biggest marketing goal. But not many medical practitioners put a plan in place to ensure a steady stream of referrals through their doors. The most simple and … Continue reading

The Hows and Whys of Patient Reviews – Surefire Ways to Get Positive Online Reviews

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The Hows and Whys of Patient Reviews – Surefire Ways to Get Positive Online Reviews

Reviews are influential. They are powerful. Online reviews are the foundation for building your reputation. Simply put, reviews tell the world what your patients think of your practice. If online reviews of your practice are mostly positive and patients are … Continue reading

17 Content Sources to Keep Your Social Media Posts Buzzing

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17 Content Sources to Keep Your Social Media Posts Buzzing

When it comes to healthcare marketing, content is the most critical component. Similar to other businesses trying to establish their brand in the digital marketplace, your medical practice can boost its reach and credibility by publishing high-quality content that is … Continue reading

SWOT Analysis in Healthcare: A Self-Exam to Identify Primary Areas of Focus

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SWOT: A Self-Exam to Identify Primary Areas of Focus

Business marketing books are often aimed at MBAs who understand marketing jargon, not busy medical practitioners. As a result, you may not fully understand the steps necessary for growing your medical practice and attracting new patients. You may have survived … Continue reading

20 Most Effective Doctor Marketing Tips for Attracting New Patients and Growing Your Practice

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20 Most Effective Doctor Marketing Tips for Attracting New Patients and Growing Your Practice

Effective marketing is powerful. Successful medical practices understand the value of having an integrated marketing strategy that includes traditional and online marketing to reach, attract and retain patients. Having an effective strategy and knowing your target audience is imperative for … Continue reading

Top 22 Social Networks for Doctors and Healthcare Professionals

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Top 22 Social Networks for Doctors and Healthcare Professionals

For healthcare professionals, social media is like a double-edged sword. It is an opportunity to connect with potential and existing patients, discover business opportunities and seek professional advice. It is also a place to network with peers and find job … Continue reading

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