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  1. Satisfaction Surveys for the Win

    We know you care about your employees, and if you want to hear from them, all you have to do is ask. Navigating Everyone’s New NormalNow is the time to find out exactly how your team is feeling and how they’re adjusting as you all move forward and make plans for your next steps. Some Read more

  2. Understanding Feasibility Studies

    A common engagement at RMS is conducting feasibility studies in which we work with clients to explore new business opportunities or enhance existing operations. The primary purpose of a feasibility study is to understand the market and determine whether enough demand exists to make a given venture successful—which typically translates to the client “will the Read more

  3. What Is An Intercept Survey?

    An intercept survey is a research method used to gather on-site feedback from an audience. Intercept surveys are often used at events, restaurants, conferences, and in shopping malls to collect patron perception information. During an intercept survey, the interviewer may approach a patron to ask about their experience at the event, facility or restaurant. Results Read more

  4. 8 Benefits of Using an Employee Survey

    Employee surveys are critical to measuring organizational satisfaction. The process to conduct an employee survey is fairly straight-forward and simple whether you decide to manage it in-house or outsource the study. The surveys provide many benefits to top management beyond just the data returned. Here are 8 benefits of using an employee survey: Opens up Read more

  5. Leaning Into the Turn: Our Evolving Response to COVID-19

    It’s safe to say, this year is looking brighter already than the tough times we’ve all endured throughout 2020. Our team at RMS has persevered by utilizing our greatest strengths, and stuck true to the core value that is our commitment to each and every one of our clients. It’s been imperative we stay as Read more

  6. That’s a Wrap for 2020 PCMH Recognition

    The following blog post was written by Shannon Beebe, Manager of Healthcare Operations. It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of 2020. What a year it has been! COVID-19 has impacted our entire nation, including how and where we receive primary care. Telemedicine, and video conferencing, as a means of receiving Read more

  7. Quantitative vs Qualitative Research

    The following blog post was written by Sara Cruz, Research Analyst at RMS. Market research can be broken down into quantitative research, qualitative research, or a combination of both. Simply stated, quantitative research is the process of collecting and analyzing numerical data, while qualitative data involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data. What does this mean? Read more

  8. RMS Recognized Nationally as Leader in Healthcare—Named the 7th Largest Patient-Satisfaction Measurement Firm

    We are happy to announce that Modern Healthcare has ranked Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. the 7th largest patient-satisfaction measurement firm in the United States, according to its recent survey. For fourteen years, RMS has been a national leader in patient satisfaction surveying, growing its market research business within the healthcare industry and assisting numerous Read more

  9. What is a Pulse Survey?

    The following blog post was written by Sara Cruz, Research Analyst at RMS.  A pulse survey is a brief survey that can be utilized online or via telephone. When administered online the survey is typically 10–12 questions and has mostly closed-ended questions. A pulse survey can be completed in 2–3 minutes online and when conducted Read more

  10. What is an In-Depth Interview?

    The following blog post was written by Sara Cruz, Research Analyst at RMS. An in-depth interview (IDI) is a type of qualitative research. It involves an interview, often with just a single respondent and is conducted by a trained interviewer. The purpose of an in-depth interview is to understand thoughts, feelings, perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, or Read more

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