Your 2025 guide for AHPRA and TGA compliance in cosmetic marketing. In Australia, the cosmetic industry continues to grow rapidly, and so does the scrutiny around how clinics advertise their services. The latest AHPRA and TGA updates make it clear that even small website wording choices or social media posts can now lead to formal […]
In today’s digital age, the vast majority of patients begin their search for healthcare providers online. They’re no longer flipping through phone books; they’re reaching for their smartphones and typing queries into Google: “GP near me,” “dermatologist Sydney,” or “best paediatrician Parramatta.” If your medical practice isn’t easily discoverable in these local search results, you’re
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In today’s digital-first world, your medical practice’s online reputation is often a patient’s first impression. Before even considering an appointment, prospective patients are increasingly turning to Google, health directories, and social media to read reviews and gauge the experiences of others. This makes online reputation for doctors a critical component of successful medical marketing. However,
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In the rapidly evolving world of patient engagement, the phrase “digital marketing for medical practices” is frequently used, often accompanied by a flurry of buzzwords that can feel overwhelming to busy healthcare professionals. You might hear terms like SEO, content strategy, lead generation, and social media engagement, leaving you to wonder: what does all this
Receiving notification that your medical practice website breaches AHPRA advertising guidelines can be unsettling. In today’s highly regulated healthcare landscape in Australia, AHPRA compliance for websites is not merely a suggestion; it’s a critical professional obligation. A non-compliant medical website can lead to serious repercussions, including investigations, professional misconduct charges, hefty fines, and significant damage
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Your website is often the first interaction patients have with your practice. If it’s difficult to navigate, missing critical information, or doesn’t provide an easy way to book an appointment, potential patients may look elsewhere. A well-structured, patient-friendly website isn’t just a digital necessity—it’s a key tool for attracting and retaining patients. Here are five
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Vividus Director Jason Borody recently attended 2024’s Digital Health Festival in Melbourne and was interviewed by the Talking HealthTech podcast. As co-founder of Doceo Health, Jason and fellow partner Hanya Oversby discussed the navigation of common healthcare business challenges and how the Doceo platform seeks to build a strong partner network to addresses these. What
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Yeah, so that worked out well. If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you may have read our 2020 Visions series that was published in November 2019. It talked about the advancements we expected to see in digital technology, social media usage, and SEO and content, based on the trends we saw in marketing
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While the pandemic has left its mark on businesses across Australia and the world, it has also provided insight into the way marketing and business is conducted. Jason Borody discusses the marketing lessons the healthcare sector can draw from pandemic activity as we head into the new year. It would be fitting of the current
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The healthcare industry is shifting towards a patient-centric system, says Jason Borody. This is a significant change for practices used to a physician-centred model, however with patients more inclined to become more active in their own care – and predisposed to research symptoms and treatments – the shift to patient-centric healthcare is an organic one.
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