Reducing cost per appointment for hospital campaigns

Industry

Healthcare Services (Hospitals & Clinics)

Market / Geography

India

Business Model

B2C

Services Delivered

PPC (Google Search & Meta Lead Ads)

A treatment-intent PPC framework reduced acquisition costs and increased appointment-ready patient enquiries across metro markets.

37%

Reduction in Cost per Appointment

42%

Increase in Qualified Patient Leads

+38%

Improvement in Call-to-Appointment Rate

Business Challenge

The hospital network operated in highly competitive metro markets where treatment-related keywords drove high CPCs. Generic awareness campaigns were generating low-intent submissions, impacting appointment conversion rates and inflating CPL.

Paid campaigns required restructuring around treatment-specific intent, improved call tracking, and stronger landing page alignment to reduce drop-offs and improve appointment conversions.

Objectives and Success Metrics

The priority was to lower cost per appointment, increase qualified patient enquiries, and improve booking conversion efficiency.

  • Reduce cost per appointment across treatment campaigns
  • Increase volume of appointment-ready patient leads
  • Target operations and procurement roles more accurately
  • Improve call-to-appointment conversion rate
  • Enhance performance consistency across metro cities

Cost Efficiency

37%Reduction in Cost per Appointment

Lead Volume

2.4×Increase in Qualified Leads

Conversion Rate

42%Improvement in Call-to-Appointment

Metro Stability

Higher Lead Quality Across Key Locations

Objectives and Success Metrics

The priority was to lower cost per appointment, increase qualified patient enquiries, and improve booking conversion efficiency.

  • Reduce cost per appointment across treatment campaigns
  • Increase volume of appointment-ready patient leads
  • Target operations and procurement roles more accurately
  • Improve call-to-appointment conversion rate
  • Enhance performance consistency across metro cities

Cost Efficiency

37%Reduction in Cost per Appointment

Lead Volume

2.4×Increase in Qualified Leads

Conversion Rate

42%Improvement in Call-to-Appointment

Metro Stability

Higher Lead Quality Across Key Locations

Strategic Approach

We structured campaigns around treatment-level intent, optimized call conversions, and implemented remarketing recovery layers.

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Treatment segmentation

Built location + treatment-specific search campaigns

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Conversion optimization

Improved appointment CTAs and reduced friction on booking pages

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Remarketing recovery

Deployed Meta remarketing to re-engage dropped enquiry traffic

Implementation Highlights

  • High-intent treatment keyword targeting with location modifiers
  • Call-only and call-extension ads for immediate appointment actions
  • Meta Lead Ads with remarketing audience layering
  • Landing page optimisation focused on faster appointment booking
  • Conversion tracking aligned to call and form-based appointments
  • Budget allocation toward high-performing treatments and cities
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    Implementation Highlights

    • High-intent treatment keyword targeting with location modifiers
    • Call-only and call-extension ads for immediate appointment actions
    • Meta Lead Ads with remarketing audience layering
    • Landing page optimisation focused on faster appointment booking
    • Conversion tracking aligned to call and form-based appointments
    • Budget allocation toward high-performing treatments and cities
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      Challenges and Resolutions

      Outcome

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      Challenge
      High CPL due to metro keyword competition

      Resolution
      Shifted to treatment-specific and call-focused ads

      Result
      37% reduction in cost per appointment

      Outcome

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      Challenge
      Low-quality leads from broad campaigns

      Resolution
      Refined targeting and remarketing layers

      Result
      2.4× increase in qualified patient leads

      Outcome

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      Challenge
      Drop-offs during appointment booking

      Resolution
      Optimized landing pages and CTAs for faster conversions

      Result
      42% improvement in call-to-appointment rate

      Results and Business Impact

      37%

      Reduction in Cost per Appointment

      2.4×

      Increase in Qualified Patient Leads

      42%

      Improvement in Call-to-Appointment Conversion

      31%

      Reduction in Cost per Qualified Lead

      Improved Lead Quality Across Metro Locations

      Consistent Month-on-Month Appointment Growth

      Why This Worked

      Performance improved because campaigns were structured around treatment-level intent and supported by strong call-driven conversion pathways.

      • Location + treatment targeting reduced wasted spend
      • Call-focused ads increased immediate booking intent
      • Remarketing improved enquiry recovery and conversion stability

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        Why This Worked

        Performance improved because campaigns were structured around treatment-level intent and supported by strong call-driven conversion pathways.

        • Location + treatment targeting reduced wasted spend
        • Call-focused ads increased immediate booking intent
        • Remarketing improved enquiry recovery and conversion stability
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