41% Of Patients Use Social Media To Choose Health Care Provider Organizations
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Social media influences consumer choices among potential health care provider organizations—hospitals, medical facilities, and physicians. In a recent consumer survey, about 41% of patients said consumer comments posted on social media web sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and online forums would affect their choice of health care provider organizations. About 45% said that comments on social media... Full Article (all members)
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