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.


Nurses & Non-patient Care Study 2011 Summary of FindingsBookmark and Share

January 30, 2012

 
 

eBook: Physicians Sound Off on the High Price of Defensive Medicine in U.S.Bookmark and Share

September 21, 2011

Physicians estimate the cost of defensive medicine to be between 26 and 34 percent of total annual healthcare costs.  At an estimated $2.5 trillion in annual spending, this means $650-850 billion is spent each year on medical orders intended to avoid lawsuits rather than treat patients.

This eBook, A Costly Defense: Physicians Sound Off on the High Price of Defensive Medicine, summarizes physician opinions about defensive medicine collected between October 2009 and May 2011.

 
 

Physician Compensation Survey: What Sources Make Up a Physician's Total Compensation?Bookmark and Share

May 24, 2011

In April 2011, Jackson Healthcare conducted a national physician survey to identify and explore the shifting dynamic between their fixed and variable compensation sources.

Click here to download the report.

 
 

Physicians Evaluate the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)Bookmark and Share

February 16, 2011

Physicians' political views on healthcare reform vary widely, but the findings of a recent survey by Jackson Healthcare show that many agree on at least one thing: PPACA does not sufficiently reform the U.S. healthcare system. Read more

 
 

Defensive Medicine: Impacts Beyond Costs Summary of Phase III Findings Bookmark and Share

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 Bookmark and Share

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 CostsBookmark and Share

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 MedicineBookmark and Share

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

 
 

StatCom 2009 Survey: Technology & Healthcare Reform    Bookmark and Share

February 05, 2010

 
 

Physicians on Healthcare Reform    Bookmark and Share

January 07, 2010

 
 

Jackson Family Foundation Medical Missions    Bookmark and Share

November 20, 2008

 
 

Response to Article on Proposed Health Reform Plan    Bookmark and Share

November 20, 2008