> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pricemedic.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Region Selection

> Select the regions to be included in the report

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## Basics

Use the search bar, scroll, and paginate functions to find the state or territory of interest. If you want to view reimbursements for all US States, select **National**.

Add a region by clicking on its row in the table. **Selected Regions** are displayed in the right hand column. You can remove a region by clicking the ❌ or **Clear All** within the Selected Regions Section along the right hand side.

The **Market Summary Section** in the upper right hand corner will update to reflect the count of organizations contracted with the Selected Payers in the Selected Regions.

<Tip>
  The Market Summary provides valuable insight into the scope of your analysis. Use this information to ensure you have sufficient data for meaningful insights while maintaining report performance.
</Tip>

## Geographic Scope Options

### National Analysis

* Select **National** for a comprehensive view across all US states and territories
* Ideal for understanding broad market trends and national pricing patterns
* Best suited for large-scale market research and competitive analysis

### State-Specific Analysis

* Choose individual states for focused regional insights
* Useful for understanding local market dynamics
* Recommended when analyzing specific service areas or market penetration

### Multi-State Analysis

* Select multiple states to compare regional variations
* Effective for understanding geographic pricing differences
* Helpful for multi-location healthcare organizations

## Considerations

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Data Availability">
    Not all payers have equal coverage across all regions. The Market Summary will show you the actual number of contracted organizations available for your selected combination of payers and regions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Market Size">
    Consider the size of your target market when selecting regions. Very small markets may not provide statistically significant insights, while very large markets may affect report performance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Regulatory Differences">
    Keep in mind that different states may have varying healthcare regulations and market dynamics that could influence reimbursement patterns.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

Select **Next Step - Specialties** to proceed.

## Next Steps

After selecting your geographic regions, continue to [Specialty Selection](/guides/report-creation/04-specialty-selection) to define the medical specialties for your analysis.