Data
Dimensions
Analyze, Compare and Improve With Statewide Data Tools
Dimensions is a powerful online platform that unlocks the full potential of Iowa’s statewide inpatient and outpatient databases. This comprehensive solution supports strategic planning, operational decision-making and community health improvement efforts.
Integrated Data Sources
- American Hospital Association Annual Survey
- CMS’ Hospital Compare
- Dimensions Financial Insights
- Medicare Part B
- Outmigration data to adjoining states
- Statewide discharge data
- U.S. Census
Core Tools to Unlock the Power of Iowa Health Care Data
- Discovery Datalytics: A dynamic suite of dashboards that shows Iowa hospital and health care data to support strategic planning and operational decisions using utilization, finance, public health and quality data sets
- Point and Click: An easy-to-use tool with customizable report templates and a wizard to walk users through creating reports on inpatient and outpatient data, including market trends
- Slice and Dice: A flexible tool that lets users build custom user-friendly reports using only the needed data elements in preferred layouts
Why Use Dimensions?
Whether assessing patient services, planning physician recruitment or analyzing market shifts, Dimensions provides the insights to make informed decisions. With expanded datasets and intuitive tools, it’s never been easier to turn data into action.