Quick Tools for Health Care Strategy Success

Explore SHSMD’s growing library of short-format resources, designed to deliver fast, actionable insights for today’s health care strategists. Whether you are looking for a toolkit, a how-to guide, or a tip sheet, this page is your go-to destination for practical support.

All resources are peer-reviewed and curated by SHSMD members and experts in the field.

Note: These resources are available to SHSMD members only. Join SHSMD to access all tools and downloads.

 
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Digital Dream Team Self-Assessment

Optimize your digital marketing team for the talent and tools you need to drive engagement and growth.

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Framework: Educate, Engage, Repeat

Strengthen workforce connection with this practical communication framework.

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Key Patient Journey Touchpoints to Consider for Marketers

Identify gaps, reduce friction, and ensure your brand promise matches reality.

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Strategic Assumptions Toolkit

A practical guide to health care strategic planning.

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Story Brief Template

Fillable template to outline and document primary elements of brief.

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Bridging Worlds SHSMD Advance Roadmap

A five-step process to imrpove individual and team strategic performance.

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Social Media Editorial Guide

A nine-step approach to better content that connects and resonates with your audience.

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Quick Tips to Improve Healthcare Email Engagement

Actionable strategies to help improve open rates and drive meaningful engagement.

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Bridging Worlds: Evolving Strategy Landscape

Business objectives in health care today that are top of mind for strategists.

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10 Tips to Reclaiming Your Joy at Work

Rediscover energy and purpose with this practical guide to bost engagement and reduce burnout.

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Key Questions to Answer Before You Launch a Campaign

Use this checklist to uncover readiness gaps and protect your brand.

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Scenario Planning Starter Tool for Health Care Strategists

Four-step process to scan trends, build contrasting scenarios, and identify strategies.

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Bridging Worlds: Skills, Attributes, and Tools of the Healthcare Strategist

Assess and identify skill levels and areas of interest among individuals and teams.

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Digital Marketing Dream Team Maturity Model

Benchmark, plan and strategize your digital marketing team to be set up for long-term success.

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Ensuring Service Line Readiness - Key Questions Before You Market

Strategic questionnaire to assess alignment, capacity, reputation, and messaging.

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Building Your AI Toolkit: A Starter Guide for Marketing Teams

Practical tools, training resources and best practices to help your marketing team integrate AI.

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3 Proven Ways to Build Population Health Models That Last

Case studies with actionable insights for health systems seeking to drive meaningful change beyond clinical walls.

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Identify Your Influencers

Define potential partnerships, clarify audience connections, and assess brand voice.

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20 Questions for Healthcare Service Line Leaders

Essential questions designed for quick, effective stakeholder interviews.

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