Thomas, Richard K., 1944-

Marketing health services / Richard K. Thomas. - Fifth edition. - 1 Online Resource 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Origin and Evolution of Marketing -- Marketing as a Component of Healthcare -- Basic Marketing Concepts -- Marketing and the Healthcare Organization -- The Nature of Healthcare Markets -- Healthcare Consumers -- Healthcare Consumer Behavior -- Healthcare Products -- Factors in Health Services Utilization -- The Changing Environment for Healthcare Marketing -- Marketing Strategies -- Health Communication -- Traditional Marketing Techniques -- Contemporary Marketing Techniques -- Social Media and Healthcare Marketing -- Marketing Management -- Marketing Research -- Marketing Planning -- Marketing Data -- A Look Ahead. https://www.perlego.com/book/4341264

"Healthcare marketing is like marketing in other sectors, but it also has characteristics that differentiate it. It has evolved into a unique discipline with features that set it apart from marketing in other sectors. Drawing from the author's many years of real-world experience, Marketing Health Services provides a foundational understanding of the specialized field of healthcare marketing. It delves into the complexities of healthcare markets, explains both traditional and modern marketing techniques geared to healthcare use, and offers guidance on the implementation and evaluation of marketing initiatives"--

9781640554344

2024003927


Marketing of Health Services
Health Services Administration--economics


United States

RA410.56 / .T48 2024

362.1068/8

W 74 AA1