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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 08, 2009
Culture Drives Business Performance of Healthcare Staffing and Technology Company
September 04, 2009
Chinese Agape Foundation and Jackson Healthcare Charities Partner for Medical Missions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.