Did you know? There is an increase in the number of Health Care Systems? Use Healthcare QuickDisc to identify the names of health care systems and their affiliated hospitals for your targeted marketing.

About this update

The 2011 edition of AHA Healthcare QuickDisc includes statistical data from the AHA Annual Survey of Hospitals, combined with demographic and contact information from the American Hospital Association corporate database.

Frequently Asked Questions about Healthcare QuickDisc

1. Is Healthcare QuickDisc a database?
   Yes. While Healthcare QuickDisc has a proprietary user interface to make it easy to get to the information you need, the engine under the hood is a Microsoft® Access database. You can build a query on any of the 250+ fields of data in the software. Data can be exported to common desktop applications, such as a spreadsheet.
   
   
2. Can I use Healthcare QuickDisc to create a mailing list?
   Yes. QuickDisc includes location and mailing addresses to help you reach hospital and health care systems. The general telephone number of the organization is also provided.
   
   
3. What are the system requirements for Healthcare QuickDisc?
   Desktop machines must run Windows® 2000 or later and have 70 MB of free disk space.
   
   
4. Can Healthcare QuickDisc be installed on the server? We would like multiple people to have access to the data?
   A multi-user license is required for server installation. Call 312-422-2050 for additional information.
   
   
5. Are there new service lines in the 2011 edition of Healthcare QuickDisc?
   Yes. We continue to expand the service lines offered by hospitals. New to the 2011 edition of Healthcare QuickDisc are:
   
   
   • Adult Cardiology
   • Pediatric Cardiology
   • Assistive Technology Center
   • Electro Diagnostic Services
   • Prosthetic and Ortho Services
     
     
6. What information is updated?
   Organization name, address, phone, primary contact, other contacts, and organizational affiliations are among the fields updated.
   
   
7. How do I get an update?
   A notice is sent via email upon availability of an update. The update is accessible via the Internet.
   
   
8. I want to learn how to build more sophisticated queries. What do you suggest?
   One option is the on-board User's Guide within Healthcare QuickDisc. The User's Guide can be printed as a reference for each of the query-building Wizards. Step-by-step practical examples are provided. Another option is to schedule a one-on-one telephone demonstration. Call 312-422-2050 to schedule your appointment.