This document discusses how hospitals can use social media monitoring to improve services and manage reputation. It outlines how healthcare consumers are increasingly sharing health information and experiences online. By analyzing social media data through monitoring tools, hospitals can gain insights into patient needs, issues, and perceptions of care quality. The document presents examples of how the Mayo Clinic successfully engages patients through social platforms. It provides an action plan for hospitals to start with listening to social conversations and then use metrics to track the impact on their social brand and engagement.