Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Data Highlight: AHA Annual Survey Database (American Hospital Association

This core database from the American Hospital Association contains comprehensive hospital survey data from 6,500 hospitals surveyed about their operations. New facility and service categories are added each year. Data can be used to identify health care trends. Variables include: demographics, organizational structure, facilities and services, utilization data, community orientation indicators, physician arrangements, managed care relationships and expenses. Years owned include 1993, 2000, 2009 and 2010. Restricted to Boston College community. 

Questions? Contact Barbara Mento: barbara.mento@bc.edu

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