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Hospital and health system marketers are navigating a complex landscape — from staffing shortages and budget constraints to rising patient expectations and clinician burnout. At the same time, healthcare professionals (HCPs) are increasingly immersed in digital environments, making it more challenging to deliver messaging that truly resonates.
To build smarter strategies that drive engagement, marketers must understand how HCPs consume media and what influences their decision-making.
Email Still Leads — But Precision Matters
Despite the growth of platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, and Doximity, email remains the most trusted and widely used channel for clinical updates and professional communication. According to IQVIA’s 2025 data, email continues to outperform other channels in both reach and engagement:
Five Trends Shaping HCP Engagement in 2025
1. Omnichannel strategies are becoming standard
a. Marketers are integrating email with EHR messaging, referral tools, social media, and specialty platforms to create a seamless experience across HCP touchpoints
2. Email remains foundational
a. Engagement with HCPs via email rose 47% year-over-year in 2024, proving its continued effectiveness when executed with precision
3. Flexibility is essential
a. HCPs toggle between devices and email accounts throughout the day. A robust database should include both personal and professional addresses to maximize reach
4. Relevance drives results
a. Segmentation by specialty, therapeutic area, and provider role leads to stronger engagement. IQVIA’s dynamic profiling shows that up to 40% of HCPs change segments within six months, making static lists obsolete
5. AI is transforming outreach
a. Real-time data, machine learning, and predictive analytics are helping marketers deliver personalized content at the right moment in the HCP’s decision-making journey
Smarter Email Strategies Start Here
To make your email campaigns more effective:
Let’s Talk Strategy — Or Dive Deeper
Ready to elevate your HCP engagement? IQVIA’s Health Systems Solutions team is here to help. Whether you're refining your email strategy or building a full omnichannel campaign, we’ll work with you to create meaningful connections with the providers who matter most.
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Power your growth by reaching the right physicians and their patients.