title: Customer centered health care: why managed care organizations must capitalize on new technology to build brands and customer loyalty.
abstract: Now, more than ever, health care organizations are desperately trying to reach out to customers and establish stronger relationships that will generate increased loyalty and repeat business. As technology, like the Internet and related mediums, allow us to do a better job of managing information and communication, health care executives must invest the time and resources necessary to bring these new advances into the day-to-day operations of their businesses. Those that do will have a head start in building their brand and their customer loyalty.
authors: Daniel+Douglas+Norcross, Chattanooga, TN, USA.
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mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003625:Data Collection; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004465:Economic Competition; D007255:Information Services; D007449:Investments; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008389:Marketing of Health Services / Q000379:methods*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D018581:Technology Transfer; D014481:United States