Resource Library

Futurescan 2022–2027 explores key forces that are transforming the future of health care. The annual publication features the expertise and perspectives of thought leaders in the field on important topics.

When a crisis occurs in your community, how should your hospital or health system's public relations/communications team respond? Whether an incident is local in nature or has national or international implications, it is vital for hospitals to have a crisis plan in place that will ensure effective communications to all key internal and external audiences, and stakeholders — and protect the hospital's reputation.

This resource showcases stories " and lessons learned " by a panel of hospital communicators from some of the most tragic headlines, including the Boston Marathon bombing, the San Bernardino shootings, and the Virginia on-air shootings.

The 2014 Ebola panic provides a must-learn-from case study that helps us prepare for the inevitable next "epidemic"situation and improve all facets of day-to-day communications. Two veteran healthcare executives dissect what needs to change and how marketers/communicators can lead this effort.