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Visibility Vortex: Is Your Practice Prepared for the AI Search Revolution? — Webinar

The AI search shift is here. See how leading practices are adapting — and what you can do now to stay competitive.
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Written by

Emily Manuel

Published

September 17, 2025

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AI is changing the way patients search for doctors, and it’s happening faster than most of us expected. Search results aren’t just links anymore. Now, without even having to click, patients are seeing AI-generated summaries, recommended providers, and consolidated reviews from all over the web. If your practice isn’t showing up in these results, you could be losing patients before they even know you exist.

In this panel webinar, hear from healthcare leaders who are living through these changes right now. Some are testing new tools, while others are figuring out where to begin. They’ll talk candidly about what’s working, what’s not, and what every practice can do to stay visible and competitive in the AI search revolution.

Topics covered include:

  • How AI is changing patient search, and why it matters now.
  • What other practices are doing to adapt.
  • Simple steps to improve your visibility in AI-driven results.

If you were unable to join us for the webinar, check out the recording below!

Speakers:

Evan Steele, Founder and CEO, rater8

Evan Steele, MBA, Founder & CEO, rater8

Evan’s career in healthcare technology spans 25 years. He was a medical practice administrator for nine years before becoming the Founder and CEO of SRS Health, an electronic health records company focused on specialty physician practices. His focus on software ergonomics and his passion for customer service enabled high volume specialty physicians and practices to operate at peak efficiency. Evan brings that same dedication to rater8, the leader in healthcare reputation management.

Connect with Evan on LinkedIn!

John Bulmer, Public Information Officer, Capital Cardiology Associates

John Bulmer, Public Information Officer, Capital Cardiology Associates

John Bulmer is the Public Information Officer at Capital Cardiology Associates in Albany, New York, where he leads strategic communications and public outreach. He is also an author, podcaster, and visual historian with a background in commercial photography.

Connect with John on LinkedIn! 

Jenna Minecci, Marketing Director, Center for Spine & Orthopedics

Jenna Minecci, Marketing Director, Center for Spine & Orthopedics

Jenna serves as Marketing Director for the Center for Spine & Orthopedics in Denver, Colorado, and is President of the University of Tennessee Denver Alumni Chapter. Driven by a passion for sports medicine, she authored a book on navigating ACL surgery and has worked extensively with athletes on ACL injury prevention and recovery support.

Connect with Jenna on LinkedIn! 

Yvonne Powers, Practice Administrator, Austin Orthopedic Institute

Yvonne Powers, Practice Administrator, Austin Orthopedic Institute

With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, Yvonne Powers has thrived in the fast pace and constant evolution of the industry. Today, she serves as Practice Administrator at Austin Orthopedic Institute, where she is especially energized by the rapid advances in technology and their potential to simplify complex processes, creating more opportunities for what matters most: connecting with and caring for patients.

Connect with Yvonne on LinkedIn! 

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Emily Manuel
Emily is rater8’s marketing communications manager, specializing in branding, content strategy, and digital storytelling. With three years of B2B SaaS experience in healthcare tech and certifications in HubSpot Content Marketing and Google AI Essentials, Emily shares insights that help practices improve their online reputations and stay ahead in the new era of AI-driven patient search. Her work has been published by Electronic Health Reporter, Medical Economics, and HealthITAnswers.

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