Population Growth Analysis Tool

MGMA members enjoy exclusive access to a new Population Growth Analysis Tool, loaded with U.S. Census data that allows users to select cities and towns to see population trends from 2010 to 2020 and breakdown annual growth percentages compared to counties and states.

Population data can also be used to identify areas where there may be a shortage of healthcare providers. For example, if a practice is considering adding a new location in a rural area, population data can reveal that there is a high demand for healthcare services in the area, but a shortage of providers. This information can then be used to help the practice determine whether adding a new location in this area would be a viable option, and whether there is a need for more providers in the area.

​Another important aspect of population data is that it can help practices identify areas where there may be high utilization of healthcare services. For example, if a practice is considering moving to a larger location, population data can reveal that there is a high demand for healthcare services in the area, and that there are a high number of patients utilizing the practice. This information can then be used to help the practice determine whether moving to a larger location would be a viable option, and whether there is a need for more space to accommodate the high patient volume.