In an era of limited resources, surveys and formative research are critical to designing and delivering health programs that are effective and efficient in reaching target audiences. Altarum Institute is among the largest providers of patient satisfaction surveys in the U.S. Our survey and formative research tools and expertise include a range of assessment strategies, from focus groups using multimode data collection techniques (mail, phone, and Web) to proprietary data visualization and Web reporting techniques and quality improvement simulators. Such research has enabled us to master an array of programs, including support for NIH in expanding the number of certified community health workers involved in cardiovascular disease and asthma prevention and control programs in underserved communities. With the ability to conduct focus groups and implement other research methods in multiple languages, we deliver comprehensive, culturally sensitive results that are applicable in real-world settings. Combined with our vast experience in health systems, we are able to help clients design, create, and improve upon health programs at the local, state, and federal levels.
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