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THE 5 MISTAKES YOU’RE TEMPTED TO MAKE IN 2008 (And How to Avoid Them)

Healthcare – one of the most well-funded industries in the world – still maintains websites cobbled together last decade. Why is it so hard to generate a site that looks different, fresh, or interesting? How do the best ideas get killed in committees before they see the light of day? And why do hospitals not want to discover the value of their web channel? We’ll give you the top five mistakes healthcare organizations make with their website and what you can do – this year – to fight back. If you’ve ever wondered why your website isn’t… well… better, this webinar is for you.
Register For Wednesday, January 16th
Register For Thursday, January 17th
2pm EST | 1pm CST | Noon MST | 11am PST

THE WEB AS A VISUAL MEDIUM: Content is Dead, Long Live Content!
Sure, your website is no longer the electronic version of your newsletter. But what does it mean to generate content for the web these days? Since sites are now a bundle of text, audio, video, images, meta-tags, orbiting content, and micro-sites – how can you understand how to cost-effectively and consistently develop content for this channel? In this webinar, we’ll explain how cable modems, cheap software, and YouTube are changing the language of the Internet and how healthcare will keep up… or miss out.

Register For Wednesday, January 30th
Register For Thursday, January 31st
2pm EST | 1pm CST | Noon MST | 11am PST

PICK A VENDOR YOU’LL LOVE: The Art and Science of a Good RFP
Register For Wednesday, February 13th
Register For Thursday, February 14th
2pm EST | 1pm CST | Noon MST | 11am PST

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Register For Wednesday, February 27th
Register ForThursday, February 28th
2pm EST | 1pm CST | Noon MST | 11am PST

IMPRESS YOUR BOSS WITHOUT GETTING FIRED: Expectation Setting and Reporting Results to a C-level

Register For Wednesday, March 12th
Register For Thursday, March 13th
2pm EST | 1pm CST | Noon MST | 11am PST

I HAVE A WEBSITE, SO WHAT? Take Your Strategy to the Next Level
Register For Wednesday, March 26th
Register For Thursday, March 27th
2pm EST | 1pm CST | Noon MST | 11am PST

ContentBridge^TM provides IASIS - a national health care provider – an enterprise-level solution with the power to create and update web site content that requires minimal technical expertise.

January 10, 2008 - Cambridge, MA - MedTouch, a leading provider of interactive, web-based solutions for health care organizations, announced an agreement with IASIS for the full-scale implementation of ContentBridgeTM, MedTouch’s industry leading enterprise-level content management platform, in 16 acute care hospitals. IASIS is a leading owner/operator of medium-sized acute care hospitals in high-growth urban and suburban markets around the United States.

ContentBridge provides IASIS with a powerful workflow process for assigning, reviewing, editing and publishing pages. The safe, affordable and all-inclusive platform also eliminates the need for IASIS to purchase any additional software. Highlights of ContentBridge include document, workflow and keyword management tools, site-wide search and tracking capabilities, and integrated access to a robust online health library.

“IASIS selected ContentBridge because it’s the right technology for the right organization,” said Paul Griffiths, CEO of MedTouch. “IASIS was strategic in selecting a product that includes ease of implementation and use, a wide variety of modules designed to help the company interact with its customers and the strong support system MedTouch provides for its clients. We’re thrilled to be partnering with IASIS to help them achieve their goals.”

IASIS, located in Franklin, Tennessee, owns or leases 16 acute care hospitals and one behavioral health hospital with a total of 2,693 beds in service and has total annual net revenue of approximately $1.8 billion. These hospitals are located in six regions: Salt Lake City, Utah; Phoenix, Arizona; Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida; three cities in Texas, including San Antonio; Las Vegas, Nevada; and West Monroe, Louisiana.

“We’re excited about launching a new partnership with MedTouch and look forward to collaborating on the redesign of our hospital web sites,” said Brian Loflin, Chief Information Officer for IASIS Healthcare. “We believe MedTouch’s technical expertise, knowledge of the healthcare industry and innovative approach to content management will enhance and support our web strategies.”

About MedTouch

MedTouch delivers web intelligence for health care. Whether patient-focused websites, employee-focused Intranets, or online recruitment efforts, MedTouch combines design, technology, and innovation through its software and professional services practice. Clients include nationally-ranked academic medical centers, community hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, health plans, and health care-related not-for-profits. For more information, please visit www.medtouch.com.