Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – One of the challenges faced in any market research study is gaining proper representation from panels or opt-in surveys. At times, RMS has implemented post-field work adjustments through weighting techniques. The use of weighting helps the results be more representative of a population. There are Read more

Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – For the past 12 years, RMS has partnered with the CNY Business Journal to conduct the CNY Best Places to Work competition. This year was one of the most competitive years ever! We had a record number of submissions, which resulted in very high employee Read more

Article by Melissa Lewis, RMS Intercept Projects Supervisor – In market research, the timing and method of data collection can greatly impact the quality and reliability of data gathered. Brief face-to-face interviews, or Intercept Surveys, conducted immediately after a real-time experience provide clients with a wealth of benefits, resulting in richer, more accurate, and actionable Read more

At Research & Marketing Strategies (RMS), we continue to expand our abilities and are pleased to say that we have been a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved vendor of the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems® (CAHPS®) for Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery (OAS) surveys since their inception. As such, we have Read more

Intercept surveys serve as invaluable tools for gathering on-site feedback from various audiences, whether at events, airports, bus routes, restaurants, conferences, or shopping malls. These surveys provide organizations with immediate insights into patron perceptions while their experiences are still fresh in their minds. However, to ensure the success of an intercept survey project, it’s crucial Read more

Article by Ryan Moore, RMS Research Coordinator – Introduction Our client wanted to know: How can we continue to provide care that aligns with members’ needs and preferences? RMS recently worked with a managed care plan to administer a member satisfaction survey. Our client wanted to identify areas where the Plan meets or exceeds expectations Read more

Article by Ryan Moore, RMS Research Coordinator – Research and Marketing Strategies, Inc., (RMS) recently partnered with a financial institution specializing in checking accounts, savings accounts, mortgage loans, and personal loans. (RMS) was to conduct a community perception survey. They used findings gathered from the study to enhance their services and develop marketing strategies and Read more

Article by Molly Burke, RMS Research Analyst – Introduction: A national behavioral health network recently partnered with Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) to conduct market research with the contracted healthcare providers within their network. The client wanted to explore why these providers within their network were not accepting or providing services to patients with Read more

Article by Molly Burke, RMS Research Analyst – It goes without saying – some level of pre-testing is a must before launching a full-scale survey. Survey Sampling International (SSI) defines a pre-test as a questionnaire that is tested on a statistically small sample of respondents before a full-scale study. The benefits of pre-testing cannot be overstated whether you Read more

Article by Ryan Moore, RMS Research Coordinator Our client wanted to know: How can we improve our workplace culture and best support our staff? When a large medical facility partnered with RMS to conduct an employee satisfaction survey, its goal was to assess the needs and values of those employed across nearly a dozen offices Read more