Healthcare Research

Market Research

As a thought leader in the healthcare industry, Jackson Healthcare is dedicated to identifying and tracking key trends in our business environment. Below are some of the latest studies conducted by our market research team. By analyzing trends and understanding how our key constituencies (physicians, nurses, therapists, clinicians and hospital administrators) perceive the industry, we are able to develop and refine our services to better address our clients' needs.


 

Defensive Medicine: Impacts Beyond Costs Summary of Phase III Findings

April 20, 2010

In March 2010, Jackson Healthcare conducted its third national physician online survey to quantify the impact of defensive medicine beyond cost, including the areas of access, quality and innovation. Access the press release here. Defensive Medicine Drives Wedge Between Patients/Physicians.

Download the report here.

Between October 2009 and March 2010, Jackson Healthcare conducted a series of
national physician surveys to quantify and qualify physician attitudes, perceptions and
recommendations regarding healthcare reform and defensive medicine practice

 
 
 

Hospital Nurses Study 2010 Summary of Findings

March 01, 2010

This study focused on nurses, nursing managers and chief nursing officers (CNOs) across the U.S.  The purpose of the study was to identify and quantify the amount of indirect patient care within a 12-hour shift.

Download the report here.

 
 
 

Comprehensive Solution Needed to Eliminate Lawsuit-Driven Medicine Costs

February 25, 2010

Jackson Healthcare chairman and chief executive officer, Richard Jackson, 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.

Read his article by clicking here. 

 
 
 

Physician Study: Quantifying the Cost of Defensive Medicine

February 24, 2010

Jackson Healthcare conducted an online survey of physicians in an effort to quantify the scope and impact of defensive medicine practices in the U.S.  Download Jackson's survey summary: Quantifying Defensive Medicine 2010