Ticker is the largest online healthcare survey in the US - polling 270,000 consumers annually in over 250 markets across the country. Each month, we track the healthcare opinions and behaviors of consumers to assist hospital leaders in better understanding Consumer Preference, Advertising Recall, Brand Perception, Quality/Image, Outmigration, and more.
Whether the need is for current or historical information, Ticker is the answer for hospitals looking to validate or optimize their strategy and spend. Ticker is adding two new elements - AdVoice and BrandArc - to focus on two of the largest areas of spend for hospital marketers. Click on the short presentation below to hear a sneak peek:
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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.
Achieving "Consumer Certified" Advertising
On Tuesday, January 31st, you’re invited to join Ryan Donohue, Ticker’s Program Director, as we examine solutions to some common advertising ailments.
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Consumer Choice Award

National Research Corporation annually provides Consumer Choice Awards for the most-preferred hospitals in over 300 U.S. markets. Winners, named in Modern Healthcare magazine, are selected from the nation's most comprehensive, nationwide consumer health care profile, the National Research Corporation Healthcare Market Guide. Its data represents consumer surveys from over 250,000 households in the U.S. Consumer Choice Awards for hospitals are based on consumer preference responses. Since 1996, National Research has awarded hospitals whose consumers have recognized them for providing quality healthcare services.
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