AHA ANALYTICS

AHA Analytics, the Arkansas Hospital Association’s data services program, provides access to timely and accurate data and statistics for hospitals, offering members indispensable tools for strategic planning and quality improvement.

Tracking COVID-19

All aspects of AHA’s COVID-19 response have been enhanced by the AHA Analytics program, from advocating for financial and regulatory relief to monitoring hospital capacity and preparedness. The ArkPrepare COVID-19 Snapshot provides statistical information on hospital bed availability and COVID-19 hospitalizations, both statewide and for specific hospital regions.

2022 Highlights

• Produced and distributed hospital-specific reports on strategic planning topics such as Medicare proposed and final rule impacts.

• Provided technical support for state and federal COVID-19 hospital reporting requirements, including regular contact and meetings with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Arkansas Department of Health, monitored TeleTracking and EMResource data systems, and targeted assistance for compliance issues.

• Offered small-group and one-on-one training to the nearly 300 current users of the AHA Analytics website and reports.

• Created impact reports for member hospitals, highlighting the important economic benefits they bring to their communities.

WHAT’S NEW?

• Launched the new AHA Analytics Tableau-based website, Advantage Optics, which includes new interactive data visualization options.

• On-boarded two new hospitals into the discharge data system: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center of Russellville and CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System of Texarkana, TX.

WHAT’S NEXT?

• In 2023, we plan a soft launch of the AHA Analytics discharge data program’s outpatient expansion, which will include outpatient data beyond the ED. Participation is voluntary for those already participating in the discharge data program, and interested hospitals are encouraged to contact us to learn more.

Participation in the AHA Analytics data services program is included in your membership dues. For more information, contact AHA Vice President of Data and Financial Policy, Melanie Thomasson, at mthomasson@arkhospitals.org.