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

Gov. Brewer's Letter to Legislature re: Medicaid Restoration, April 2013
Medicaid Policy Options Attachment to Gov. Brewer's Letter to Legislature, April 2013
SB 1115 Veto Letter from Gov. Brewer, April 2013
Stakeholder Veto Request Letter on SB 1115, April 2013
Draft Medicaid Restoration and Expansion Legislation, March 2013
REMI Report on Expanding AHCCCS in Arizona, Feb 2013
Uncompensated Fact Sheet, March 2013
Bending the Cost Curve, Feb 2013
Covering Arizona's Uninsured Fact Sheet, Jan 2013
Comment Letter to Governor Brewer Supporting AZ HIX, Oct 2012
American Tax Relief Act of 2012 - HC Provisions
Comment Letter to AHCCCS Supporting CA Waiver Extension, Oct 2012
Safety Net Care Pool Information
Uncompensated Care Fact Sheet, April 2012
Impact of Strike-Everything Amendment to SB 1336 Fact Sheet, March 2012
SB 1384 Health Care Charges; Public Availability Fact Sheet, March 2012
Collateral Source Rule Fact Sheet (HB 2546 and HB 2547), Feb 2012
HB 2832 Position Paper, Feb 2012
CMS Approval of Phase-out Plan for Childless Adults
Economic Impact Analysis of the Hospital Industry in Arizona, The Lewin Group, April 2011
Letter to Governor Brewer re: HB 2707-General Fund Expenditure Limit, April 2011
Comment Letter to AHCCCS re: Proposed Rule R9-22-1442, MED Phase-out, April 2011
Letter to Secretary Sebelius re: Demonstration Waiver, April 2011
Message Points on Prop. 204 Assessment for Business and Community Partners
Prop. 204 Reform Proposal Fact Sheet
SB 1405 Fact Sheet
The Potential Impact of Withdrawing from Medicaid in Arizona, Jan 2011
AHCCCS Economic Impact Fact Sheet, Jan 2011
Members OnlySpecial Healthcare Assessment Mitigation Question
2011 State Advocacy Agenda
FY 2012 Budget Fact Sheet
Members OnlyFY 2012 Budget Message Points
Behind the Big Blue H - Legislative Briefing for New Lawmakers, Dec 2010
2010 Legislative Summary & Scorecard
Members Only Immigration Fact Sheet, May 2010

Federal Advocacy

Members OnlySummary of HIPAA Rules Feb 2013
Members Only AzHHA Comment Letter to Governor’s Office Regarding State of Arizona Essential Health Benefits, August 2012
FFY 2013 President's Budget Overview and Summary, Feb 2012
Congressional Letter on SGR and Medicare Extenders, Feb 2012
Congressional Letter on Deficit Reduction Cuts, Oct 2011
Congressional Letter on Deficit Reduction Cuts, July 2011
Health Care Reform: Finding Your Way, Vol 1 No 1
Health Care Reform: Finding Your Way, Vol 1 No 2
Health Care Reform: Finding Your Way, Vol 1 No 3
Health Care Reform: Finding Your Way, Vol 1 No 4
Health Care Reform: Finding Your Way, Vol 1 No 5
Health Care Reform: Finding Your Way, Vol 1 No 6
Health Care Reform: Finding Your Way, Vol 1 No 7
Health Care Reform: Finding Your Way, Vol 1 No 8
Members OnlyHHS Issues Proposed Amendments to HIPAA Rules to Implement the HITECH Act, July 2010
2010 Congressional Briefing Book
2010 Federal Advocacy Agenda
AHA Health Reform-Side-by-Side, March 2010
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
Improve Access and Coverage for Americas Uninsured 2008
Rx for Arizonas Nursing Crisis 2008
The Boutique Hospital Boom 2008
Free Fair Union Elections 2008
HRSA Moves to Tighten Criteria for HPSA and MUA/P Designations
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

backgrounder message points

AZ Hospitals There to Care

EconomiC CONTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALS

American Hospital Association Report, June 2010

ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT
Economic Impact Brochure
Economic Impact Report
Economic Impact PowerPoint (statewide)
Economic Impact PowerPoint (Central Arizona)
Economic Impact PowerPoint (Northern Arizona)
Economic Impact PowerPoint (Southern Arizona)

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, Members Only click here.
To view the sample CEO Column, Members Only click here.
To view the sample Community Outreach letter, Members Only click here.
To view the Presentation Request Form, Members Only click here.
To view the sample Newsletter Article, Members Only click here.
To view the Community Benefits PowerPoint Presentation*right click the link and chose "Save Target as...", Members Only 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

Financing Healthcare

Patient Safety

Workforce

Other