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VHA Expands Temporary Staffing Options for Hospitals (September 2, 2010)

September 02, 2010

VHA Inc.'s 1,400 network hospitals and more than 30,000 non-acute care organizations now have five additional temporary staffing options available, due to an expanded agreement between VHA and the health care staffing consortium, Jackson Healthcare.


 

 
 

Len Garrison to Head Corporate Health and Wellness at Jackson Healthcare (August 13, 2010)

August 13, 2010

Len Garrison, a fitness and wellness expert and author with nearly 15 years of experience, has been named Director of Health and Wellness for Atlanta-based Jackson Healthcare.


 

 
 

Physicians Sound Off on the High Price of Defensive Medicine in U.S. (July 28, 2010)

July 28, 2010

Not only are the vast majority of physicians practicing defensive medicine in the U.S., more and more younger physicians are taught to do so by mentors and peers.  According to A Costly Defense, a new eBook released by Jackson Healthcare, the economic and non-economic impacts of defensive medicine may be significantly greater than previously estimated.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Named Among Largest Staffing Firms in U.S. (July 28, 2010)

July 28, 2010

Atlanta-based Jackson Healthcare ranked fifth among the largest healthcare staffing companies, an improvement from its prior year ranking, and 28th among all U.S. staffing companies.


 

 
 

Jackson Surgical Assistants Names Dr. Sidney Funk as Medical Director (July 6, 2010)

July 06, 2010

Jackson Surgical Assistants (JSA) announced today that Dr. Sidney Funk, a board certified OB-GYN with over 35 years experience, has joined the executive team as Medical Director.  


 

 
 

FEATURED NEWS: Nominations Sought for Charitable Hospital Programs that ‘Give Back’ (June 1, 2010)

June 01, 2010

A new national awards program, called the Hospital Charitable Service Awards, has been created to celebrate and encourage the spread of the nation's most innovative charitable hospital programs. 


 

 
 

Jackson Surgical Assistants Expands Its National Presence by Merging With Two Atlanta Area Practices (May 28, 2010)

May 28, 2010

Jackson Surgical Assistants (JSA) has expanded its national presence in the practice management solutions arena with the addition of two respected Atlanta-area surgical assistant practices: Omni Surgical and Midtown Surgical Associates.


 

 
 

Senior Healthcare Executives to Lead Hospital Charitable Service Awards (May 25, 2010)

May 25, 2010

A group of senior healthcare executives have joined forces to launch a new awards program sponsored by Jackson Healthcare.  The Hospital Charitable Service Awards have been created to find and celebrate the most innovative and effective charitable hospital programs in the U.S.  Click here to view the complete awards brochure.


 

 
 

Lawsuit Fears Hinder Physician Adoption of Medical Innovations, Survey Finds (May 19, 2010)

May 19, 2010

According to a new national survey on defensive medicine by Jackson Healthcare, the threat of a lawsuit causes many physicians to delay the adoption of medical innovations.  


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Presents the Hospital Charitable Service Awards (May 3, 2010)

May 03, 2010

The Hospital Charitable Service Awards were created to celebrate and encourage the spread of innovative hospital programs that promote wellbeing, improve community health and increase access to healthcare services.


 

 
 

Young Physicians Taught to Practice Defensive Medicine, Survey Finds (May 2, 2010)

May 02, 2010

According to a new national survey of physicians by Jackson Healthcare, the vast majority of physicians between the ages of 25 and 34 report being taught to practice defensive medicine.


 

 
 

The Scott Rigsby Foundation Partners with Jackson Healthcare to Support Wounded Warriors (April 29, 2010)

May 01, 2010

The Scott Rigsby Foundation and Jackson Healthcare have teamed up for the inaugural, annual Alliance Ride, a 23 and 46-mile cycling event, with the desire to become the biggest fundraising celebration of our wounded warriors in Georgia! 


 

 
 

Defensive Medicine Drives Wedge Between Patients/Physicians (April 19, 2010)

April 20, 2010

According to a new national survey of physicians by Jackson Healthcare, 72 percent of physicians report that the practice of defensive medicine negatively impacts patient care.  Sixty-seven percent report that defensive medicine comes between the doctor and patient.


 

 
 

Atlanta Business Chronicle Features Jackson Healthcare Wellness

April 14, 2010

Many large companies have been steadily jumping on the wellness bandwagon, providing a myriad of health programs and offerings to their employees.  And while companies are encouraged by the participation, which they hope will lead to a healthier, happier and less costly workforce, concrete financial benefits from these programs are still a bit murky, leaving the question:  Do wellness programs work? Click here to access a PDF version of the article.


 
 

First Medical Volunteerism Conference To Be Held In Atlanta

April 13, 2010

MedicalMissions.org, an organization that connects medical volunteers and job seekers, is sponsoring the first annual international medical volunteerism conference on April 16-18, 2010 at Emory University.  


 

 
 

Shane Jackson Speaks at CHT Meeting

April 05, 2010

Shane Jackson participated in a member's meeting of the Center for Health Transformation at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta.


 

 
 

Physicians Overwhelmingly Support Patient Compensation When Harmed

March 16, 2010

According to a recent online survey by Jackson Healthcare, 89 percent of physicians agree that patients receiving negligent treatment deserve fair compensation.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Acquires Pharmacy Staffing Division

March 04, 2010

Jackson Healthcare has announced the purchase of the pharmacy division of Hire Dynamics, LLC. headquarteredin Duluth, GA.  Hire Dynamics Rx (HDRx) is one of three specialty divisions within Hire Dynamics, LLC.


 

 
 

Tort Reform Does Not Eliminate Defensive Medicine Practices, Study Finds

March 02, 2010

According to a recent online poll by Jackson Healthcare, 64 percent of Texas physicians report that tort reform has not decreased their defensive medicine practices.


 

 
 

Poll: Nurses Spend a Quarter of Shift on Non-patient Care

March 01, 2010

A new Jackson Healthcare survey of hospital nurses found that nurses estimate spending one quarter of their twelve-hour shift on indirect patient care.  Respondents cited regulatory requirements, redundant paperwork and logistical challenges as the primary contributors of time spent away from the patient's bedside.


 

 
 

Comprehensive Solution Needed to Eliminate Lawsuit-Driven Medicine Costs (2.25.2010)

February 25, 2010

Jackson Healthcare chairman and chief executive officer explains why traditional tort reform won't eliminate defensive medicine and explains how the workers' compensation model may hold the key to saving Americans $650-850 billion per year.


 

 
 

Doctors Practice Medicine in Fear, New Study Finds (2.24.2010)

February 24, 2010

Nine out of 10 U.S. physicians (92 percent) reported practicing defensive medicine, according to a new online survey released today by Jackson Healthcare, a healthcare management company.


 

 
 

Poll: One of Four Healthcare Dollars Spent on Unnecessary Medical Care (2.22.2010)

February 22, 2010

One in four dollars spent on health care in America now pays for unnecessary tests and treatments that physicians order to keep from being sued, according to a new Gallup poll of the nation's doctors released today by Jackson Healthcare and the Center for Health Transformation.


 

 
 

Richard Jackson Presents Gallup Study at National Press Club (2.22.2010)

February 22, 2010

Chairman and CEO of Jackson Healthcare, Richard L. Jackson, joins Newt Gingrich and the Center for Health Transformation to present the findings and implications of a recent Gallup study of the nation's physicians.


 

 
 

New Gallup poll quantifies U.S. physician opinions on the scope of defensive medicine practices (2.19.2010)

February 19, 2010

Jackson Healthcare retained Gallup to quantify the scope of defensive medicine practices among a national sample of U.S. physicians.

MEDIA ADVISORY: A press briefing has been sheduled this Monday, February 22nd at The National Press Club in Washington.  It will begin at 10 a.m. EST and is hosted by Jackson Healthcare and the Center for Health Transformation.  Contact Alissa Momberg at 202.375.5020 for details.


 

 
 

Richard L. Jackson named among Atlanta's top 100 in healthcare

February 03, 2010

Alpharetta-based Jackson Healthcare's Chairman and CEO, Richard L. Jackson, was named among the Atlanta Business Chronicle's top 100 people who lead Atlanta's healthcare industry.


 

 
 

Two Jackson Healthcare companies named "Best Places to Work"

December 14, 2009

Jackson Healthcare® owned physician staffing companies, Jackson & Coker and Locumtenens.com, have been named among Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) top five "Best Places to Work for 2009." The SIA ranking included all staffing companies in the U.S.


 

 
 

VHA names Jackson Healthcare as Preferred Physician Staffing Vendor

November 20, 2009

Jackson Healthcare is pleased to announce its agreement with VHA Inc., the national healthcare network, to deliver multispecialty physicians for locum tenens (temporary substitute) assignments and permanent physician placement


 

 
 

Physicians Losing Control of Medicine, New Jackson Survey Reports

November 05, 2009

A survey released today from Jackson Healthcare reports that the majority of physicians surveyed (74 percent) feel they have less control over the way they practice medicine than they did five years ago.


 

 
 

CEO of Jackson Healthcare to Speak at Physicians Council for Responsible Reform Upcoming Strategy Meeting

November 02, 2009

Richard L. Jackson, will present at the Physicians’ Council for Responsible Reform (PCRR) upcoming strategy meeting Nov. 4, 2009 in Washington, D.C. Jackson will be part of a discussion panel addressing the tort reform debate and control of healthcare in the U.S.


 

 
 

Restoring the Physician/Patient Relationship: An Interview with Jackson Healthcare's CEO

October 14, 2009

In October 2008, Rick Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Jackson Healthcare, proposed a radical plan to revamp the healthcare system. Since then, healthcare has taken center stage as the current administration spearheads an aggressive reform of the current U.S. healthcare system. Despite the diatribes, political rhetoric and propaganda that have saturated the news, Jackson's core argument remains as relevant as ever: the relationship between physicians and their patients has been severed. Jackson believes this relationship is the foundation for a healthcare system that is affordable, accessible, efficient, safe and continually improving. The following is an update on Jackson's beliefs regarding the current reform efforts.


 

 
 

Karl Straub Named President of StatCom

October 08, 2009

Jackson Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Straub as president of StatCom. Straub will lead an experienced team of healthcare executives dedicated to transforming hospital operational logistics.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Named One of Atlanta's Best Places to Work

September 08, 2009

Culture Drives Business Performance of Healthcare Staffing and Technology Company


 

 
 

Chinese Agape Foundation and Jackson Healthcare Charities Partner for Medical Missions

September 04, 2009

Chinese Agape Foundation and Jackson Healthcare Charities Partner for Medical Missions


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Launches New Business

July 22, 2009

Jackson Healthcare, an Atlanta based healthcare staffing and technology firm, has created Jackson Surgical Assistants, a national surgical assistant management company that helps surgeons and hospitals improve operating room productivity. Jackson Surgical Assistants uses precision process management to help hospitals with recruiting, placement, scheduling and billing support of trained clinicians to assist during surgery-ultimately raising operating room profitability.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare named among fastest growing staffing companies in U.S.

July 13, 2009

Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc. (SIA) has named Jackson Healthcare one of the fastest growing staffing companies in the U.S. for the third consecutive year. The SIA report was published last week and ranks firms with compound average annual growth of 25 percent or more between 2004 and 2008, with revenue adjusted for inflation. The number of firms ranked fell to 52 from the 65 that were included on last year's list.


 

 
 

Mission Predisan and Jackson Healthcare (JH) Partner for Medical Missions

June 29, 2009

Atlanta-based Jackson Healthcare (JH), is pleased to partner with Mission Predisan, a Christian, not-for-profit organization, to sponsor two, one week medical brigades to Honduras during 2009. Volunteer physicians, nurses and allied health professionals provide diagnostic and treatment services to the underserved around the world.


 

 
 

Kerry Teel Named President of Premier Anesthesia

May 28, 2009

Jackson Healthcare announces the appointment of Kerry Teel as President of Premier Anesthesia, a national anesthesia management company based in Atlanta, Georgia.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Joins Center for Health Transformation

May 28, 2009

This month, Atlanta, Georgia-based Jackson Healthcare LLC, joined the Center for Health Transformation (CHT). Jackson Healthcare is a family of companies that provides physician, nurse and allied health staffing, anesthesia management, hospital management and healthcare information technology solutions to over 1,000 U.S. hospitals.


 
 

Two Executives Join Jackson Healthcare Advisory Board

May 21, 2009

Jackson Healthcare announces the appointment of Charles R. Evans and Reynold J. Jennings to the Advisory Board of Jackson Healthcare LLC (JH). JH provides physician, nurse and allied health staffing, hospital management and healthcare information technology solutions to over 1,000 hospitals in the U.S.


 

 
 
 

Jackson Healthcare Launches Medical Mission "Job Board"

May 14, 2009

Jackson Healthcare has launched the free online board, MedicalMissions.org, to connect qualified medical professionals with health-related mission opportunities around the world.


 

 
 

Newt Gingrich Visits Jackson Healthcare

April 03, 2009

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich visited Jackson Healthcare (JH) and spoke with Rick Jackson. Newt Gingrich, who is the Founder of the Center for Health Transformation (CHT), became interested in Jackson Healthcare due to JH's success in the healthcare market, Rick Jackson's success as an entrepreneur, his thought provoking articles on healthcare, and Jackson Healthcare Chariites' interest in the welfare and safety of children and the recent articles Rick has authored.


 
 

Dennis Stockwell Joins Jackson Healthcare as General Counsel

January 06, 2009

Jackson Healthcare (JH) announced that Dennis J. Stockwell has joined the executive team of Jackson Healthcare as General Counsel. At Jackson Healthcare, Dennis will be responsible for all legal affairs including general corporate compliance, client and non-client contracting, and intellectual property including patents and trademarks. "The addition of Dennis provides additional depth to our management team and fills a significant need as our company continues to grow organically and through acquisitions. Dennis brings a broad base of experience to JH, having handled wide-ranging legal issues in public and private companies" stated Richard L. Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Jackson Healthcare.


 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Names Paul Foster D. Foster As Managing Director of Business Development

December 12, 2008

Jackson Healthcare (JH) announced that Paul D. Foster has joined the executive team of Jackson Healthcare. At Jackson Healthcare, he will be responsible for mergers and acquisitions, strategic relationships and new business ventures. "The addition of Paul to our executive team provides additional depth to our management team and positions Jackson Healthcare to take advantage of the multiple business opportunities created by the current economic conditions" stated Richard L. Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Jackson Healthcare.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Dedicates New Headquarters

November 13, 2008

Jackson Healthcare (JH) dedicated its new corporate headquarters on October 17, 2008. The building houses the six operating companies and over 400 associates of JH that are based in Atlanta. Associates had significant input into the design of the building from planning their individual company work areas to providing significant impetus for creating a physical fitness center, restaurant, and other common areas. According to Shane Jackson, Executive Vice-President for Jackson Healthcare, "This building is dedicated to our associates and is proof of our investment in our people. We support their living a holistic life. The 'workscapes' are designed to give a roomy and comfortable feeling. Down to the smallest detail, we selected furnishings, artwork, carpet, and wall colors so that our associates would be proud of where they live during the day."In his remarks, Richard L. Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Jackson Healthcare, stated: "May this building provide an atmosphere and environment for our associates to accomplish greatness. May this building help Jackson Healthcare achieve success through service to our customers. May it help achieve significance in our supporting our charities working with the community. And may it help us create a legacy through our creativity and wisdom to make a difference in the world."


 
 

Jackson Healthcare Is Named Among "Atlanta's Best Places to Work"

October 30, 2008

Atlanta Business Chronicle has named Jackson Healthcare (JH) one of "Atlanta's Best Places to Work" for 2008, based on responses to an independent employee satisfaction survey. The healthcare staffing and technology company ranked seventh among 20 medium-size companies (101-500 employees), according to the weekly newspaper's September 26-October 2, 2008 issue.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Named 5th Largest Healthcare Staffing Company

October 28, 2008

Jackson Healthcare (JH) has been named the 5th largest healthcare staffing company ranked by total revenue by the Staffing Industry Analyst (SIA) Report. Compiled each year by SIA, firms are ranked on the list by temporary staffing revenue generated in the United States. In the October, 2008 edition of the SIR newsletter, JH was also ranked as the 3rd largest Allied Health staffing company, the 3rd largest Locum Tenens staffing company and the 6th largest Travel Nurse Staffing company. Jackson Healthcare is not only one of the largest staffing companies, it is also the fastest growing healthcare staffing company with over $100 million dollars of revenues according to SIA's 2008 fastest growing staffing companies list. The company is also the second largest private company that is 100% owned by its Associates.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Forms New Operating Company to Acquire and Manage Hospitals

September 29, 2008

Jackson Healthcare (JH), an Atlanta based healthcare staffing and technology firm, has created a new hospital company. The purpose of the Jackson Hospital Affiliates is to acquire community hospitals and apply the firm's significant years of business management, healthcare staffing and technology experience to improve the care and delivery of healthcare in their respective locales.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Sponsors Police Athletic League (PAL) 5K Run

September 26, 2008

Jackson Healthcare is renewing its title sponsorship for the Alpharetta Police Athletic League (PAL) 5K Run and, a 1 mile run/walk and a free 50 yard Tot Trot on Saturday, October 18, 2008 starting at 8:30AM. Proceeds from the race will be used to benefit the Alpharetta PAL whose mission is to prevent youth crime.


 

 
 
 

Jackson Healthcare Solutions Changes Name to Jackson Healthcare

April 16, 2008

Today Jackson Healthcare Solutions, a provider of healthcare technology and staffing solutions, announced that it is changing its name to Jackson Healthcare. Founded in 2000, Jackson Healthcare is the parent company for nine companies that address healthcare challenges such as physician and nurse staffing; operational efficiency; and patient placement and throughput. In the past few years, the strength of the parent company brand has grown as more healthcare executives have seen the opportunity for using multiple companies within the Jackson Healthcare family. The company sees the name change as an opportunity to leverage this momentum and build a nationally recognized brand in healthcare.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Ranked 48th of All Health Companies on Inc. Magazine's 2008 List of 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies

February 28, 2008

Jackson Healthcare (JH) has been named to Inc. magazine's second annual Inc. 5000, a prestigious listing of the nation's fastest growing and most entrepreneurial private companies. Jackson Healthcare is ranked 40th on the list when ranking companies by gross dollars of growth and 60th on the list when ranking companies by total revenues. These rankings represent significant growth as Jackson Healthcare revenues were over 260 million dollars in 2006. Jackson Healthcare improved its overall ranking from 1,670 to 1247th overall.


 

 
 

North Atlanta company, cited as a "Best Place to Work," seeks to fill nearly 100 positions due to substantial growth

February 27, 2008

Today Jackson Healthcare, a provider of healthcare technology and staffing solutions, announced that it is seeking "the best and brightest" to fill nearly 100 open positions. These positions, which encompass various experience levels and include IT, sales, marketing, administrative, accounting and other skill sets, are mostly newly created due to the company's unprecedented growth.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Enjoys Record Growth; Seeks New Talent for Array of New Positions

February 21, 2008

North Atlanta company, cited as a "Best Place to Work," seeks to fill nearly 100 positions due to substantial growth.


 

 
 

Jackson Healthcare Named in Top Tier of Prestigious Inc. 5000

February 11, 2008

Jackson Healthcare has been named to Inc. magazine's first-ever Inc. 5,000, a prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest growing and most entrepreneurial companies. Ranked 1,670 out of 5,000 companies, Jackson Healthcare is honored to be included in the top thirty percent of this prestigious list. The company was also recognized as one of the Top 100 Health Companies in the Inc. 5000, ranking number 87.