8. Reputation & Medical Travel
“93.7% of new patients reported considering
the clinic reputation before booking
treatment in the clinic”
source: GCR 2016 study of 12,211 patients from Nov. 2015 to Nov. 2016
in 26 countries opting for treatment in a choice of
225 clinics in Europe and 182 clinics in Asia-Pacific
9. “Given equal prices & distance, patients are
3.9x more likely to book into a clinic with a
better reputation.”
source: GCR 2016 study of 12,211 patients from Nov. 2015 to Nov. 2016
in 26 countries opting for treatment in a choice of
225 clinics in Europe and 182 clinics in Asia-Pacific
10. Reputation & Medical Travel
“76% of patients said they were willing to
pay more, and / or travel further for a clinic
with a better reputation.”
source: GCR 2016 study of 12,211 patients from Nov. 2015 to Nov. 2016
in 26 countries opting for treatment in a choice of
225 clinics in Europe and 182 clinics in Asia-Pacific
14. 5
LIES?
REPUTATION
your
REPUTATION
is the same to
everybody,
everywhere
your
REPUTATION
can be bought
your
REPUTATION
cannot be
measured
Marketing is
REPUTATION
your
REPUTATION
does not make
money
19. Develop the team
Update Medical
Technology
add “non
medical” services
Accreditation, awards, certification
Improve patient
communication
Success Metrics
Increase patient feedback
act on patient feedback
hire new
talent
24. Reputation
Results
88 various medical travel focused clinics &
hospitals from 13 countries who focused on
primarily reputation building strategies vs. paid
marketing in 2016
29. 1. Help clinics increase their reputation & revenue
2. Help clinics demonstrate their reputation
3. Help patients make a quicker, safer & better choice
32. Nov. 2015 - Nov. 2016 GCR.org Study
Clinics Assessed Data Verified Clinics Asked Patients Asked
in 26 countries
opting for treatment
in a choice of 225
clinics in Europe and
182 clinics in
Asia-Pacific
429,000+ 7,700+ 72 12,211