Porter Research In The News
Porter Research data is used across the healthcare and IT industry by clients, publications, and industry groups for news, white papers, PR and more. See where Porter Research has been featured.
New Research Reveals What FQHC Leaders Think Their Future Holds
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.
Download the presentation of 5 Steps: Use Market Research to Get More Out of Trade Shows
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:
- Establish your objectives for the event
- Execute the right market research program
- Identify the story and key insights behind the data
- Bring your story to life
- Share your story
Overcoming the Interoperability Gap in Home Health & Hospice
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.
Porter Research in Journal of AHIMA: Release of Information: Can You Afford to Ignore Industry Changes?
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.
HIM Leaders Identify ROI Priorities and Strategies
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.
New Porter Research Report Provides Insight into How HIM Leaders are Conquering Release of Information Challenges
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?
New White Paper from Porter Research Highlights the Top 3 Innovations in Higher Education Campus Card Programs
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
New Report from Porter Research Highlights Impact and Value of AI in Radiology
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.
Porter Research Study Featured in Pharmacy Technology Report
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.
Getting to Know the New Healthcare Consumer
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.
Porter Research Delivers TAG State of the Industry in Georgia 2019
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.
Becker Group Business Strategy & Business News Podcast Featuring Cynthia Porter, CEO Porter Research
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.
SAP Announces New Survey Finds Health Systems Will Focus on Reducing Costs and Improving the Patient Experience in 2019
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.
New Porter Research White Paper Available: Navigating the Complexities of Provider Credentialing
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.
PODCAST: Breaking Down the Healthcare Informatics 100
July 5, 2018
Porter Research continues to compile the Healthcare Informatics 100 with ST Advisors.
2018 TAG State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia
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.
2017 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report
/in Industry News /by Porter ResearchThe Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) recently released its eleventh annual State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. The findings come from a survey of more than 300 in-state technology decision-makers to get their valuable insights and forecasts about Georgia’s technology economy as it relates to talent, capital and innovation. This year’s survey, led […]
Healthcare Consumerism Study Shows Patients Need Financing Options
/in Industry News /by Bruce Haupt, President and CEO of ClearBalance, and Cynthia Porter, President of Porter ResearchWhere patient satisfaction was once solely measured from a clinical standpoint, patients now regard the financial side of the house as an important part of the overall experience. Increasingly, they’re judging and rating their satisfaction with healthcare organizations by the amount of repeat business and referrals they bring. A study we recently conducted to measure […]
Study Finds Patients Seek Affordable Healthcare Financing
/in Industry News /by Laurie Heavey, VP, Product & Strategic Marketing, ClearBalanceHealthcare is a big-ticket expense that requires long-term financing, according to 91% of patients/consumers responding to a recent healthcare consumerism study. Earlier this year, Porter Research contacted more than 2,700 participants to find out about their awareness, satisfaction and loyalty to the consumer-friendly loan program from ClearBalance, a company that partners with healthcare systems to […]
Health Plans’ Survival Could Depend on Customer Service
/in Industry News /by Gregory A. Freeman, a contributing writer to HealthLeaders Media.Insurers are facing more pressure than ever to meet customer demands or lose those customers to competitors. A recent survey, conducted by HealthEdge and Porter Research, of 2,500 health plan members across the U.S. indicated that health plans must quickly tune their offerings and provide service levels that match or exceed members’ expectations. Consumers expect […]
HIT Workforce Needs for Georgia Hospitals, Healthcare Systems
/in Industry News /by Porter ResearchThe Institute for Healthcare Information Technology (IHIT) commissioned Porter Research to conduct a study to get insight from Georgia hospitals and healthcare systems about IT workforce readiness and their unique challenges related to IT job fulfillment. This most recent study continues to build onto the research performed in 2014: Georgia Healthcare IT Workforce Readiness Survey […]
HHS’ ICD-10 Code Deadline Arrives
/in Industry News /by Porter ResearchWith the arrival of October 2015 come changes beyond the color of the leaves, as it signifies the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) deadline for hospitals, physician practices, other healthcare providers and payers to have completed the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, Revision 10) coding systems. ICD-10 provides […]
Practical Applications of NLP in Healthcare: Enhancing the Value of Electronic Data
/in Industry News /by Steve Bonney, EVP of Business Development and Strategy, RecordsOneApproximately 65 percent of hospitals plan to spend an average of $1.9 million on analytics in 2015, according to a survey conducted by CDW Healthcare. By applying complex algorithms to massive volumes of electronic data, analytics work to lower costs, improve care, predict outcomes, and manage population health. Many experts believe analytics drive the true […]
Survey Gauges Medical Practices’ Attitudes toward ICD-10
/in Industry News /by Porter ResearchNueMD recently released findings from their April 2015 survey exploring small and mid-sized medical practices’ attitudes towards the pending transition to ICD-10, a more granular disease and diagnosis classification system. With the October implementation deadline fast approaching, NueMD surveyed 1,000 medical practice professionals and billers about their stress levels, areas of concern, the general sense of preparedness regarding switching to […]