Reports, Data & Tools
Information is power. To assist members in harnessing that power, AzHHA provides a wealth of financial data, utilization statistics and other indicators. This data is intended to help members gain a clear picture of historical trends and a better understanding of the current healthcare marketplace.
This section also includes the latest AzHHA backgrounders - brief overviews on current issues and initiatives affecting healthcare in Arizona.
Links to available reports are listed below. Please note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader™ to view many of these documents.
State Advocacy
Healthcare Provider Assessment Fact Sheet, March 2010
Comment Letter to AHCCCS Regarding Proposed GME and DSH Funds Sweep, Jan 2010
2009 State Advocacy Agenda
AzHHA Studies Find State’s Hospitals are Experiencing Turbulent
Economic Times
Behind the Big Blue H - Legislative Briefing for New Lawmakers 2008
Safe Haven Signs (English, Spanish, horizontal and vertical)
Hidden Healthcare Tax Study (The Lewin Group and Arizona Chamber Foundation)
Arizona Partnership for Nursing Education 2008 Report
Federal Advocacy
Arizona Partnership for Nursing Education (APNE) Funding and Impact Report
2009 Congressional Briefing Book
2009 Budget Debate
Senator Kyl Letter to CMS Regarding Capital IME Adjustment
Governor Napolitano Letter Reauthorizing Section 1011 Funds
Secure Member
RACs 2008
Improve Access and Coverage for Americas Uninsured 2008
Rx for Arizonas Nursing Crisis 2008
The Boutique Hospital Boom 2008
Free Fair Union Elections 2008
CMS Proposes Changes to Stark Law; AzHHA Seeks Input From Members
Permanent RAC Roll-Out Hits Snag; Implementation in Arizona Expected This Summer
HRSA Moves to Tighten Criteria for HPSA and MUA/P Designations
Proposed Rule May Decrease RHC Payments and Increase Regulatory Oversight
CMS Restricts Use of Medication Standing Orders; Hospital Community Responds
Implementation of Death Reporting Mandate Increases Administrative Burden on Hospitals
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
AHA Advocacy Alert 6-16-09
AHA Fiscal Impact Information 6-16-09
HHS Issues Breach Reporting Regulations Under the HITECH Act
Backgrounders
Arizona Hospitals' Economic Health Overview
Continuum of Care
Cost of Caring
Emergency Departments
Expansion
MRSA
Nursing Shortage
Patient Safety
Physician Shortage
Transparency
Trauma Centers
Uninsured
Workforce
backgrounder message points
Cost of Caring
Emergency Departments
Expansion
MRSA
Nursing Shortage
Patient Safety
Physician Shortage
Transparency
Uninsured
Workforce
AZ Hospitals There to Care
Community Benefits
List of Participating Hospitals
To view the Community Benefits Executive Overview, click here.
To view the Community Benefits Report At A Glance, click here.
To view the Community Benefits Definitions, click here.
To view the Community Benefits Message Points, 
click here.
To view the sample CEO Column, click here.
To view the sample Community Outreach letter, click here.
To view the Presentation Request Form, click here.
To view the sample Newsletter Article, click here.
To view the Community Benefits PowerPoint Presentation*right click the link and chose "Save Target as...", click here.
To view the County Slides to insert into the Community Benefits PowerPoint Presentation**, click here.
*Slides within the Community Benefits PowerPoint Presentation feature hospital-specific programs. If you wish, you may replace those slides with community benefits stories from your organization.**You may insert a new slide featuring your county specific information located inside this PowerPoint prior to Slide 25.
To view the Community Benefits Stoy Introductory Memo, click here.
To view the Community Benefits Sample Story Memo (Yavapai Regional Medical Center), click here.Economic Impact
Economic Impact Brochure
Economic Impact PowerPoint (statewide)
Economic Impact PowerPoint (Central Arizona)
Economic Impact PowerPoint (Northern Arizona)
Economic Impact PowerPoint (Southern Arizona)
Financing Healthcare
AHCCCS Cost Study Update by Millman USA 2004
AHCCCS Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement System 11-15-02
Audit Firms 2009
Best Billing Practices
DSH Payments to Private Hospitals-1999-2009
Financing Options for Nonprofit Rural and Community Hospitals - Lancaster Pollard & Co.
Financial Reporting Tool
The Hidden Tax on Business
Meds and Eds
Milliman 2008 AHCCCS Payment Adequacy Study (Cost Report-2007-032108)
Section 1011 Payments Summary
Service Utilization Measures
Prop 202 Payments - through 2009
Patient Safety
AzHHA Serious Adverse Events Guidelines (2009)
American Hospital Association Media Advisory-IOM 10-Year Anniversary (2009)
Workforce
The Arizona RN Shortage: 2007 Results
The 2008 Arizona Healthcare Workforce Report - Nurses, Pharmacists and Physician Assistants
Other
2007-08 Year End Report
2006-07 Year End Report
Arizona Emergency Departments and Their Challenges
DTV Transition Frequency and Channel Changes
AzHHA H1N1 Advisory (August 28, 2009)
AzHHA H1N1 Advisory (September 14, 2009)
AzHHA H1N1 Advisory (October 16, 2009)