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There is a perfect storm building within the FQHC community this year.  For starters, the US healthcare system is facing one the most challenging workforce environments in history.

October 16, 2019

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5 Steps: Use Market Research to Get More Out of Trade Shows

Now is the time to get ready for upcoming trade shows and events!

Everyone knows just setting up a booth, hoping buyers will stop by to see your demo doesn’t cut it for healthcare IT trade shows. And that can eat up a significant portion of your marketing budget. What if you could use the event- and media surrounding it- to reach your target audience, establish your organization as a thought leader, and generate more new opportunities? Using market research helps healthcare IT companies cut through the noise and deliver a true ROI from events.

Market intelligence can be used to create content such as infographics, white papers, webinars, or social media that tells a relevant, intriguing story. When content is strategically used surrounding an event, you change the game.

During this 20-minute webinar, we will guide you through 5 steps to get more out of trade shows and share client examples. Our step by step process includes:

1. Establish your objectives for the event
2. Execute the right market research program
3. Identify the story and key insights behind the data
4. Bring your story to life
5. Share your story

September 17, 2019

More than a third of home health and hospice organizations are still using fax machines and one in five still use the phone to accept referrals, according to a recent study from Porter Research and MatrixCare/Brightree. That reality is changing quickly, however. The same study found that 60% of referral partners would switch to a different post-acute care provider if the new organization could accept electronic referrals. Learn how home health organization are making the move to improve interoperability and share patient data across the continuum of care, featuring insights from Porter Research.

Read the full article in HomeCare magazine.

September 1, 2019

The Porter Research study commissioned and published by MRO featured a nationwide survey of senior HIM professionals about Release of Information challenges, priorities and strategies. The study gathered executive insights representing 33 hospitals, 1253 clinics and 620,719 annual ROI requests.

Read the summary report to help guide you in assessing your organization’s PHI disclosure management strategies and evaluating ROI vendors.

Porter Research in Journal of AHIMA

August 23, 2019

Added pressures for greater efficiency and accuracy and new requirements for the ROI function are leading many HIM departments to reevaluate their priorities, strategies, staffing, and budgets. The Porter Research study commissioned by MRO, provides valuable perspectives for HIM departments to consider and assess as they move into the 2020 budget and planning season.

Read the full article featured in For the Record.

July 15, 2019

As demands to share patient health information continue to evolve, provider
organizations are challenged to take new approaches to Protected Health
Information (PHI) disclosure management across their health systems.
Increased requests for access to and exchange of health information,
compounded by stringent compliance regulations, present multiple
challenges for Health Information Management (HIM) leaders. The Porter Research Report provides insight into how HIM leaders are conquering these Release of Information challenges.

Release of Information: Can You Afford to Ignore Industry Changes?

Higher education institutions are focused on creating a dynamic student experience as they adapt and evolve to support the shifting cultural and technological landscape. Campus card programs and credentials impact every aspect of the student experience. The Porter Research study found 3 key campus card program trends that higher education institutions are implementing to innovate campus card programs and benefit the student experience.

Top 3 Campus Card Innovations for a Thriving Student Experience

June 28, 2019

The new report from Porter Research demonstrates how AI can reduce burnout and improve provider job satisfaction, improve the patient experience, and support integration with care teams. The report features interviews with radiologists, providing insight directly from teams using AI to advance the practice of radiology.

May 1, 2019

In a study of narcotics theft by Porter Research, conducted for Invistics, 65% of hospitals surveyed said they investigated five or fewer diversion cases annually. Study researchers concluded that “80% to 93% of diversion is going undetected,” based on responses from 150 health care professionals in more than 140 health systems.

April 16, 2019

This Healthcare Dive article features data and insights from Porter Research as leaders discuss why patient experience is becoming a top priority for healthcare organizations.

March 4, 2019

Check out the report and analysis conducted by Porter Research to see trends and facts about the state of the technology industry in Georgia. Porter conducts the study with TAG each year, providing insights and actionable information used by businesses, policy makers and investors to inform key technology decisions in the state.

February 25, 2019

Listen to the podcast featuring our CEO, Cynthia Porter. In the Becker Group Women’s Leadership 15-Minute Podcast, Cynthia shares her thoughts on success, owning her own company and the evolution of women in business.

February 11, 2019

The Porter Research survey commissioned by SAP highlights key priorities for health systems in the coming year. Check out the announcement and full white paper to learn more about the findings including challenges faced by healthcare executives and top technology priorities.

January 13, 2019

Porter Research brings clarity to the provider data management market and provides practical advice for organizations evaluating provider credentialing solutions. Download the white paper to learn more about the vendor landscape, key considerations, and valuable capabilities in provider data management.

Download the Porter Research White Paper

July 5, 2018

Porter Research continues to compile the Healthcare Informatics 100 with ST Advisors.

March 15, 2018

Porter Research recently conducted a study to support the 2018 TAG State of Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. See what we learned and what this means for your IT company in Georgia.