Discussion 1

1. Evaluate the value of assigning appropriate brand identities to represent health care goods, services, and institutions. Provide support for your rationale.

2. Assess the value of Calder and Reagan's Brand Design Model as a device for systematically guiding health care marketers through the process of formulating brands. Explain one (1) reason why a SWOT analysis is needed to help health care organizations understand competitor brands. Provide two (2) examples from a health care organization with which you are familiar that support the value of Calder and Reagan's Brand Design Model.

Discussion 2: Please respond to the following: "Brand Portfolio Molecule and Brand Report Card"

1. Based on your review of the Learnscape scenario titled "Learnscape 3: Recover and Retention", explain the fundamental reasons why brands do not exist in isolation but do exist in larger environments that include other brands. Provide two (2) specific recommendations or solutions that help the health care facility in this scenario improve patient satisfaction.

2. Assess the value of Lederer and Hill's Brand Portfolio Molecule when used to understand brand relationships. Provide at least two (2) specific examples of strategic or tactical initiatives within a health care organization.