Did you know? There are 177 hospitals with the word 'General' as part of their name. Find them using the Search by Name feature: new in the 2010 edition.

About this update

The 2010 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.

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. What is the current Update number?
   
   The current update number for the 2010 edition is 101. You can find the Update Version by following these steps from within Healthcare QuickDisc 2010 edition:
   • From the menu bar select 'File'
   • Choose 'Internet Update...'
   • See the 'Data update version'
     
     
3. How am I notified of an update?
   
   Update notices are emailed to the customer of record or to the individual listed on the product registration card.
   
   
4. We have several people in our organization who need access to the database. What should we do?
   
   Multi-user license agreements are available at a great value. Call 312-422-2050 for more information about adding users to an existing agreement or obtaining a multi-user agreement.
   
   
5. I've been using Healthcare QuickDisc but 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 Wizards. Step-by-step practical examples are included. Another option is to schedule a one-on-one telephone demonstration. Call 312-422-2050 to schedule your appointment.
   
   
6. My company is moving to a 64-bit Windows® environment. Will QuickDisc be supported?
   
   Yes. The 2010 edition was re-tooled to support both 32-and 64-bit Windows environments.