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How Hyper-Local Content Turns Search into Patient Leads

This session explores how hyper-local SEO helped a DC-area clinical network from low visibility to hundreds of patient leads in a highly competitive market. By focusing on location-specific SEO content and conversion-focused web design, truHealthNow dramatically increased impressions, clicks, rankings and conversions. Learn how local intent can still drive growth — even in the age of AI-driven search.

session details

Session details

October 26, 2026 3:00 PM–3:45 PM ET

Augusta room

What this session covers

This session explores how hyper-local SEO helped a DC-area clinical network from low visibility to hundreds of patient leads in a highly competitive market. By focusing on location-specific SEO content and conversion-focused web design, truHealthNow dramatically increased impressions, clicks, rankings and conversions. Learn how local intent can still drive growth — even in the age of AI-driven search.

speakers

Speakers

Jim Gentry

Executive Creative Director, TruHealth Now

Portrait of Mark Samber

Mark Samber

VP MarTech & Web Dev, mhp.si

Portrait of Caleb Byrd

Caleb Byrd

SEO & Analytics Specialist, mhp.si

Why we are qualified to speak on this

This is not a hypothetical framework. It is the same discipline behind Southern California Health System's 22x increase in AI Overview traffic and a client's own results, which this session walks through directly with the client on stage.

After the conference

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