Press Releases

EmCare and Studer Group Partner to Improve Emergency Care

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EmCare, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced hospital-based emergency physician services, has partnered with The Studer Group, an international outcomes based healthcare organization which assists hospitals in improving clinical and operational results through a focused strategy of evidence based tactics.

What's Kindness Got to Do With It?: Five Ways to Start a Kindness Revolution at Work This Valentine's Day

For many, the workplace is where kindness goes to die. But Liz Jazwiec says it just shouldn't be that way. She suggests using Valentine's Day as an excuse to infuse some kindness into your day job. And says you just might l-o-v-e the results!

LHC Group Hires Quality Consultant

LHC Group Inc., the home-health firm based in Lafayette, announced a partnership today that will focus on quality control issues in the health-care industry. LHC will work with the Studer Group, a consultant that has assisted hundreds of health-care systems, hospitals and medical groups in the past decade. A focus on employee retention, greater customer satisfaction, improved financial results and greater market share are aims of the partnership, LHC said.

Quint Studer Receives OSU Health Services Management and Policy Alumni Society Distinguished Service Award

When most people think of healthcare industry, they think of the passionate, caring and talented individuals who provide extraordinary patient care. But there's another group of people who are just as important: those men and women who determine how best to organize, finance and deliver that care.

Quint Studer Inducted into Lyons Township High School Hall of Fame

The founder and CEO of Gulf Breeze, Florida-based coaching company Studer Group® was inducted into the LTHS Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at LaGrange Country Club. He was one of five men and women selected from a pool of 65,000 alumni.

Studer Group® Named One of the 50 Best Employers to Work for in America

Studer Group has been recognized as one of the top 50 best small and medium companies to work for in America by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Great Place to Work Institute, Inc. (GPTW). Winners were announced this morning at SHRM’s 61st Annual Conference in New Orleans, the largest gathering of HR professionals in the world.

Performance Review 2.0: Eight Ways to Overhaul Your Employee Evaluation System (and Transform Your Culture in the Process)

"Performance reviews are necessary," says Studer. "And when they're done properly, people actually like them. I mean, employees want to know how they're doing. They want to connect with their managers. And reviews give leaders an opportunity to measure performance results, reward great employees, and move not-so-great ones up or out."

Studer Group Partners Named Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Studer Group, a preeminent outcomes firm assisting healthcare organizations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to attain and sustain high performance results, is pleased to announce that 11 Studer Group client partners were included in Modern Healthcare’s inaugural list of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”

Studer Group Named One of the 50 Best Places to Work in America

Studer Group was recently named as one of the 50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America. The Society of Human Resource Management announced the selection at its 60th annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, where more than 15,000 were in attendance. Studer Group is a preeminent outcomes firm assisting healthcare organizations in attaining and sustaining high performance results.

WHAT'S RIGHT IN HEALTH CARESM

Studer Group is pleased to announce the sixth annual What's Right in Health Care conference in Atlanta, June 18–20. The largest conference of its kind, this three-day, industry-wide meeting will bring healthcare leaders from all fields together from across the country through a series of tactical peer-to-peer learning sessions aimed at improving outcomes in healthcare. 

Good Behavior by Decree? How A Simple Contract Can Motivate Employees to Create a Kinder, Gentler (More Prosperous) Workplace

Yes, you can legislate good behavior. Quint Studer, author of Wall Street Journal Bestseller Results That Last, explains how to create and use a Standards of Behavior contract that boosts morale, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

So You Say You Want a Resolution? Five Leadership Tactics That Will Make 2008 a Pivotal Business Year

Want to make a New Year's Resolution that not only improves your bottom line but actually has staying power? Quint Studer, author of Wall Street Journal bestseller Results That Last, offers five simple tips for turning it all around...fast.

Three Named to Studer Group Fire Starter Hall of Fame

Studer Group, an outcomes-focused healthcare company, announced today that three hospital executives in three different states have been named to the Studer Group Fire Starter Hall of Fame in recognition for their ongoing commitment to clinical, service and operational excellence.

Sharp HealthCare Recipient of the 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

President George W. Bush and Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that five organizations are the recipients of the 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for organizational performance excellence. One of these organization was Studer Group partner, Sharp HealthCare.

Covenant Hospice wins Image Awards for Faces of Life book

The Pensacola and Northwest Florida Coast chapters of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently awarded Covenant Hospice both an Image Award and a Grand Image Award in the “Printed Tools of Public Relations” category at its annual local Image Awards Gala held in Destin, Florida. Both awards were in recognition of Faces of Life book.

Studer Group® Projects 28.6 Percent Employee Growth in 2007

The Studer Group® projects a 28.6 percent employee growth in 2007 with plans to add 30 new employees to the company totaling an additional $2.3 million in salaries. The company will grow from 105 to 135 full-time employees this year.

Provena Mercy Medical Center Named Top Ten Percent in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery

Aurora, IL (November 7, 2006) – Provena Mercy Medical Center announced today that it has been ranked among the top ten percent of hospitals in the nation for cardiac surgery, according to a comprehensive study released by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company.

Tonia Breckenridge Appointed to Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Governor Bush Appoints Four to The Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Healthcare Executive Bob Murphy to join Studer Group

Studer Group is pleased to announce that Bob Murphy has joined their team. Murphy’s new role will include presentations at healthcare conferences and seminars, working with directors and senior leadership teams of Studer Group partner organizations, and providing services to current and future Studer Group clients.

Doctors on Board? Nine Steps to Practicing Excellence

No doubt about it: the process of implementing service and operational excellence among physicians can be challenging. How does an organization get physicians “on board” and aligned with the group mission?

Practicing Excellence: Five Reasons Medical Groups and Hospitals Striving for Culture Change Must Get Physicians on Board

If you work for a hospital or a medical group, you’re probably familiar with the phrase organizational excellence. Culture change in health care has become more than a trend.

Collaborations; Aramark Healthcare, Nurse Executives, Studer Group Join to Develop Nursing Standards

Aramark Healthcare, with the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Institute for Patient Care Research & Education and the Studer Group are partnering on a joint research project designed to create a standard tool....

Covenant Hospice Named a Circle of Life Award Honoree

Covenant Hospice today was named a Circle of Life Award Honoree. Covenant Hospice was recognized for its innovative program that improves the care of patients near the end of life or with life-threatening conditions.

Studer Group Forms New Partnership with Covenant Hospice

Studer Group President and CEO Quint Studer describes the new services as training programs for leaders of organizations that provide palliative, home health, long-term care, and hospice care. In addition, the partnership will offer specialized consultation services and an Institute concentrating on end-of-life issues. Studer Group and Covenant Hospice also will jointly harvest and develop new tools and teaching materials for this specialized area of health care.

Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Awarded to Studer Group

Gulf Breeze, FL (April 25, 2006) – Studer Group was recently surveyed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and awarded accreditation and recognition as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians. Studer Group completed a year long preparation and self-study process and was awarded full compliance in 17 out of 17 elements with commendations for its methods of determining educational needs.

Building an Emotional Bank Account with Your Employees

Leaders, do your employees say communication could be better? Would they like more input into corporate decisions? Do they wish their contributions were more appreciated? If so, consider focusing more attention on what Quint Studer, CEO of Studer Group, calls “building an emotional bank account” with your employees.

Beyond Nurses Week

Just in time for National Nurses Week, acclaimed health care management educator Quint Studer spotlights the value of these men and women; and explains how to give them what they really want and need.

The Magic of Rounding

Study after study has shown that employees want five basic things from their leaders. Quint Studer explains why a daily rounding regimen helps you accomplish the entire list.

National Leadership and Management Development Organization Taps Covenant Hospice for a New Partnership

Studer Group and Covenant hospital form collaborative partnership.

101 Questions About A Tough Subject: Health Care Leadership

Press release on answering questions on the subject of Leadership

"Well CEO" Check-Up

Press release on the Nine Principles defined in Hardwiring Excellence: Purpose, Worthwhile Work, Making a Difference by Quint Studer.

Attitude Adjustment

Press release on Attitude Adjustments

20 "Sparks" That Help You Move from CEO... to Chief Fire Starter

Press release on the CEO embracing the role of "Fire Starter"

Ten Ways to Nurture Your Nurses and Create a High Performance Organization

Press release on giving your nurses what they want and need.

Patient Power Pays Off

Press release on best practices in patient satisfaction

The Art of Catching and Keeping a Great Health Care Workforce

Press release on work force retention

The Honeymoon Quiz

Press release on retaining new hires

The Accidental Saboteur: Three Small Sins That Undermine Your Company in a Big Way

Hoboken, NJ (October 2007) — Whether you're a leader or an employee, you want your company to succeed, right? Of course you do. After all, your paycheck depends on it. But according to Quint Studer, the vast majority of companies—even vibrant organizations that operate with little noticeable dysfunction—are filled with saboteurs...

The End of Revolving-Door Leadership: Six Simple Ways to Ensure That Today's Success Outlasts Today’s Line-Up of Leaders

Hoboken, NJ (October 2007) — Let's say you're the CEO of Widgets, Incorporated, and you've just finished up your best year yet. You've hit on the perfect manufacturing strategy, your price point is right, and customers are practically beating down the doors. Things are looking great. So what's there to worry about? Well, frankly, you're a little nervous that today's success is only as good as your current line-up of leaders...