Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how intimately entwined our public policy is with our healthcare system. From stimulus funds to vaccine prioritization to new health technologies, the government and the healthcare industry have been — and must continue — working together to ensure effective public health responses and recovery. To understand…
We all know that COVID-19 has shaken up the healthcare industry and forced us to rethink care today, but did you know that this includes mergers and acquisitions (M&As)? There have been several major M&As across the industry in recent years that could mark an important shift in healthcare PR. 2021 Has Already Been a…
Each year, the American Business Awards sets out to honor award-winning public relations campaigns with the annual Stevie Awards. Nicknamed for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the Stevies are awarded to innovating and impactful public relations campaigns across several industries. We are excited to share that RH Strategic is the winner of TWO 2021 crowns…
What constitutes PR success? How do you establish and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and return on investment (ROI)? Measuring the value of PR can be a challenge, and the reality is that the metrics used to determine success are different for each organization. So, how do you know which metrics are meaningful for you?…
Over the past year, our healthcare PR pros have noted an important shift in public interest in healthcare narratives. Before, highly technical or specialized news was primarily found in trade outlets with an industry audience. Today, they’re everywhere, from the evening news to the front pages of national newspapers. What used to be considered niche…
In the midst of a global pandemic and sometimes fraught vaccine rollout, our responsibility as PR and communications professionals is clear. We must apply an equity lens to every narrative we develop and intentionally ensure our stories are reaching all patients. At RH Strategic, we have the opportunity to work with companies breaking down barriers…
One of the most important yet undervalued tactics in PR is your relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs). While it is crucial to have close relationships with high-profile reporters, landing a client in Forbes starts with uncovering an expert resource and leveraging that relationship to tell compelling stories supported by expert insights and reliable data….
As we celebrate Black historical leaders this Black History Month and throughout the year, RH Strategic wants to honor the Black trailblazers who made incredible strides in communications and public relations. We believe it is our role as public relations professionals to both shine a light on these transformative communicators and continue to work to…
Every four years, the United States has an opportunity to shift gears and move in a new direction. With the Biden administration, the U.S. has ushered in a new era — but we will need more than a new voice in the White House to solve society’s biggest challenges. Most of the challenges we face…
Trust in healthcare is more important now than ever. After a year of failed attempts to curb the spread of the virus and political campaigns to discredit science, the public is struggling with who to trust and where to get credible information. How do we rebuild trust in 2021? In our minds, it all starts…
