University of Nebraska Kearney

UNK

UNK Academics
College of Business & Technology
Center for Rural Research & Development
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A Rural Nebraska hospital with several affiliated clinics wanted to update its marketing strategies.

The Center for Rural Research & Development mailed the survey to a random sample of households in the targeted regions. 54% of the sample responded.

  • The center pinpointed each clinics'
    • Share of the clinical health care market in its area 
    • Strengths and weaknesses 
    • Strengths and weaknesses of competitors 
    • Influence of utilizing Physicians' Assistants 
    • Critically important criteria in choosing a primary care clinic 
  • For the hospital--; the results determined:
    • The size of the area market for hospitalization services 
    • Its share of the market 
    • Its strengths and weaknesses 
    • The Competition's strengths and weaknesses 
    • Factors influencing the selection of a hospital