Why AEO Is the New Standard for Healthcare Patient Acquisition
Patients no longer Google their doctor. They ask AI.
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) ensures your practice is the answer AI assistants give when patients ask healthcare questions in your specialty and geography — before they ever open a browser tab.
AEO vs. Traditional SEO
SEO and AEO serve different patient touchpoints. Here is exactly how they differ — and why AEO is now the higher-leverage channel for healthcare practices.
How AEO Works
Five interconnected steps that move your practice from invisible to consistently cited across every major AI platform.
AI Visibility Audit
We test your practice across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude — mapping every gap between what AI says about you and what patients need to hear.
Schema Architecture
MedicalOrganization, Physician, FAQPage, and LocalBusiness schema deployed across every key page so AI engines can parse and cite your practice accurately.
Answer-First Content
Pages rewritten in the format LLMs prefer — direct answers to patient questions, structured for extraction.
Citation Network
Practice data synchronized across 80+ directories and data sources that AI engines train on — ensuring consistent, citable information everywhere.
Monthly AI Reporting
You see exactly which AI engines cite you, for which patient queries, and how citation volume trends month over month — full transparency.
AI Platform Share of Healthcare Queries
AEO targets all major AI platforms simultaneously. Here is how patient query volume is distributed across them today.
Source: NYMA Healthcare internal query analysis, 2025–2026
AEO Questions, Answered Directly
Find Out Which AI Engines Are Citing Your Competitors — Not You
Our free AEO audit shows exactly where your practice stands across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity — and what it takes to become the cited answer.