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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Healthcare AEO, AI search visibility, and how Pager Studio helps healthcare practices get recommended by AI.
What is Healthcare AEO?
Healthcare AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) is the practice of structuring your online presence so that AI systems — ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews — can find, understand, and recommend your practice when patients ask relevant questions.
How is AEO different from SEO?
SEO focuses on ranking in Google's search results. AEO focuses on being cited in AI-generated answers. A healthcare practice can rank #1 on Google and still be invisible to AI if it hasn't structured its data for AI consumption.
Why do healthcare practices need AEO?
Patients are increasingly using AI tools instead of Googling. AI gives one answer — not ten links. If you haven't structured your practice for AI consumption, AI will recommend a competitor instead.
How long does AEO take to show results?
AI systems can index initial improvements in data consistency within weeks. Building full AI visibility — structured data, cross-platform consistency, authority signals — typically takes 3-6 months. The compound effect of early action means starting now provides lasting competitive advantage.
What is included in the Healthcare AEO Audit?
The audit covers your current AI visibility across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. We analyze data consistency, structured data coverage, content extractability, and authority signals. You receive a comprehensive report with a prioritized roadmap. The audit is $5,000 fixed and delivered in 4-6 weeks.
Who is the AEO Audit for?
Healthcare practices — IVF clinics, fertility centers, dental practices, cosmetic dermatology, hair restoration, LASIK, and plastic surgery. Any high-consideration specialty where patients research extensively before booking.
Why is the audit $5,000?
A thorough AEO audit requires manual analysis across multiple AI platforms, directory verification, structured data review, and competitive analysis. The $5,000 fee covers all of this — and is credited toward implementation if you move forward.
What happens after the audit?
You receive a comprehensive report with a prioritized roadmap. If you want to proceed, the next step is implementation — strategy, technical optimization, and ongoing monitoring. Minimum engagement is 6 months.
Do you work with non-healthcare businesses?
No. Pager Studio works exclusively with healthcare practices. This specialization allows us to build deep expertise in healthcare AEO rather than spreading ourselves across industries.
How do I check if my practice is visible to AI?
Ask an AI tool (ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity) a question a patient would ask about your specialty in your area. If your practice isn't mentioned, AI either doesn't know you exist or doesn't trust your data enough to recommend you.
Do you publish client results?
No. All engagements are covered by a formal NDA. We never publish client names, metrics, or the strategies we build for them. If you want proof, we'll run a basic audit of your practice and show you what's working and what isn't.
How do I get started?
Book a free discovery call. Before the call, we prepare a basic AEO snapshot of your practice. During the 30-minute call, we walk you through it live. This is a qualification call, not a sales pitch.