Hospital Cost Report Analytics-Ready Table

**Overview**

This dataset combines [CMS hospital cost report data](https://www.cms.gov/data-research/statistics-trends-and-reports/cost-reports/hospital-2552-2010-form) from fiscal year 2010 to present, integrating raw RPT, ALPHA, and NMRC files into a unified flat table structured according to the data.cms.gov data dictionary. While data.cms.gov offers cost report data, our dataset provides the most current information through automated monthly updates. The dataset includes all report statuses (submitted, settled, reopened, etc.) and is updated as soon as new CMS data is published.

Annual subscription: **$120**

Features:
- Most up-to-date CMS data available through monthly updates
- Complete historical data from FY2010 onwards
- All report statuses included
- Structured per [official CMS data dictionary](https://data.cms.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/9756088d-5280-4090-80b9-449d31ef25a3/Cost%20Report%20Data%20Dictionary%20Update.pdf)

**Example Use Cases**

1. Data Coverage Analysis
- Explore dataset completeness by financial year (`mimi_src_file_date`)
- Analyze distribution of report status codes
- Understand data freshness and reporting patterns

2. Single Hospital Analysis: Emory Case Study
- Hospital identification using name search
- Tracking Medicare utilization trends over time
- Visualization of key metrics

3. Medicare Volume Growth Analysis
- Identifying hospitals with expanding Medicare services
- Trend analysis across multiple reporting periods
- Growth rate calculations methodology

4. Financial Health Assessment
- Identifying hospitals under financial strain
- Key financial indicators and thresholds
- Risk assessment metrics