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Clients Named Winners at 18th Annual Symposium
NRC Picker recognized top performing organizations at the 18th International Patient-Centered Care Symposium held September 16 – 19th in Chicago, Illinois. Below is the description of each of the awards.
Aligning Hospital Outcomes and Accountability for Patient Safe Transitions to Home
With the advent of Value Based Purchasing (VBP), a program authorized by the Patient Protection and Accountable Care Act of 2010, the need for strategic organizational alignment between quality metrics and accountability has hit an unprecedented level in an era of dwindling reimbursement.
National Research Corporation Rated Largest Patient Satisfaction Measurement Firm in the Country
National Research Corporation (NRC Picker's parent company) has been listed number one among the nation’s largest patient satisfaction measurement firms in the U.S., according to Modern Healthcare. The company conducted over 30,000 healthcare engagements across all 50 states in 2011.
Implications of the Supreme Court Ruling on Healthcare Reform Legislation
The Supreme Court has released its ruling on the constitutionality of one of the nation’s most essential pieces of legislation in our history—expansive policy that is a first step in redesigning our very complex healthcare system into one that provides quality, cost-effective care to most U.S. citizens, while attempting to rein in the escalating costs of delivering that care.
National Research Corporation named one of America's Top Market Research Organizations
National Research Corporation has again achieved the distinction of being listed as a top US market research organization according to the 2012 Honomichl Top 50 Report.
National Research Corporation Named 100 Best Small Companies In America
National Research Corporation is proud to be named as one of 4/7 Wall St's inaugural 100 Best Small Companies in America. The award is comprised of America's best publicly traded companies marked by outsized revenue, growth and innovation. NRC is listed number 60.
Bluewater Health hospital staff liking where they work
Staff at Bluewater Health are feeling better about working at the hospital, according to a new survey conducted by NRC Picker.
National Research Corporation, Novant Health forms partnership
Lincoln, Neb.– National Research Corporation (NRC) is pleased to announce that Novant Health has selected NRC as its partner to manage and oversee the organization’s healthcare experience measurement and to offer ideas for improvement.
NRC Awards Inagural Scholarship to UNL Students
NRC Picker's parent company National Research Corporation (NRC), is pleased to announce Danielle Tucker and Hans Christensen as recipients of the inaugural NRC Rising Stars Scholarship.
NRC Picker Canada Announces Dr. Walter Wodchis as Research Advisor
NRC Picker is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Walter P. Wodchis, PhD, MA, MAE, BMath as Research Advisor.
NRC Picker Canada Awards Scholarship to Award-Winning Facility
NRC Picker Canada donates a $5,000 scholarship to Campbellford Memorial Hospital, winner of the 2011 Quality Healthcare Workplace Award.
NRC Picker Clients Chosen for WomenCertified's Top Hospitals for Patient Experience
NRC Picker is proud to announce our clients who were recognized by WomenCertified®for Top Hospitals for Patient Care.
NRC Picker Awards Top Honors at Symposium Client Ceremony
NRC Picker presented its top clients as recipients of its 2011 Path to Excellence award at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 27th in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Wins NRC Picker Innovative Best Practice Award
NRC Picker has selected client Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital of Whittier, CA as a recipient of its second annual Innovative Best Practice award.
