Aron
Step-by-step implementation guide — pre-implementation checklist, onboarding, staff training, go-live runbook, and ROI tracking.
Aron — Implementation Playbook (DSO)
Aron Implementation Playbook
AI-Powered Marketing & Patient Acquisition Platform for DSOs
1. Executive Summary
What Aron Does
Aron is an AI-powered marketing and patient acquisition platform that automates lead generation, campaign optimization, and patient conversion tracking across multiple locations. The platform leverages machine learning to optimize ad spend, personalize patient outreach, and provide unified analytics on marketing ROI at both the location and enterprise level.
Why DSOs Benefit from AI-Driven Marketing & Acquisition
DSOs operating at scale face a fundamental challenge: marketing effectiveness varies wildly across locations, yet most organizations lack the infrastructure to optimize campaigns at the individual practice level while maintaining brand consistency. AI-driven marketing platforms like Aron solve this by:
- Scale Advantages: Aggregate data from 15–50+ locations creates a proprietary learning dataset that improves campaign performance faster than any single practice could achieve alone
- Standardization with Localization: Centrally managed brand guidelines and messaging frameworks deploy automatically while AI optimizes for local market conditions, demographics, and competitive dynamics
- Data Aggregation & Attribution: Unified tracking across all locations enables true multi-touch attribution, eliminating the "which marketing actually works?" problem that plagues decentralized marketing operations
- Resource Efficiency: Replace fragmented agency relationships and manual campaign management with a single platform that scales without proportional headcount increases
Expected Timeline: Decision to Full Deployment
| Phase | Timeline | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Implementation | Weeks 1–2 | Infrastructure prep, stakeholder alignment, baseline capture |
| Wave 1 Pilot | Weeks 3–6 | 2–3 locations |
| Wave 2 Expansion | Weeks 7–12 | Next 5–8 locations |
| Wave 3 Full Deployment | Weeks 13–20 | Remaining locations |
| Optimization & Stabilization | Weeks 21–24 | Enterprise-wide refinement |
Total Timeline: 5–6 months from contract signature to full deployment across all locations
2. Pre-Implementation Checklist (Weeks 1–2)
Technical Requirements
Hardware
☐ Verify all locations have workstations with minimum specs (8GB RAM, modern browser, stable internet) ☐ Confirm minimum 25 Mbps download/10 Mbps upload speeds at each location ☐ Identify locations with legacy hardware that may need upgrades before deployment
Software
☐ Document PMS versions across all locations (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, or other) ☐ Confirm browser compatibility (Chrome 90+, Edge 90+, Safari 14+) ☐ Inventory existing marketing tools to be replaced or integrated (Google Ads accounts, Facebook Business Manager, CRM systems)
Network & Security
☐ Verify firewall rules allow outbound HTTPS traffic to Aron's domains ☐ Confirm VPN/network segmentation requirements for HIPAA compliance ☐ Document any locations with restricted network environments (hospital-affiliated, mall-based)
Integrations Required
☐ Practice Management System API access or HL7/FHIR capability ☐ Google Analytics/Tag Manager access for all location websites ☐ Google Ads and Meta Business Manager admin access ☐ Call tracking system access (if applicable) ☐ CRM system access (Salesforce, HubSpot, or internal)
Vendor Onboarding Steps
🔵 ☐ Schedule kick-off call with Aron implementation team 🔵 ☐ Establish dedicated Slack channel or communication platform with Aron support 🔵 ☐ Obtain Aron technical documentation and API specifications 🔵 ☐ Confirm assigned Customer Success Manager and escalation contacts 🔵 ☐ Review and sign Business Associate Agreement (BAA) 🔵 ☐ Obtain sandbox/test environment credentials
Key Vendor Contacts to Establish
| Role | Purpose | Response SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Success Manager | Strategic guidance, QBRs | 24 hours |
| Technical Implementation Lead | Integration support | 4 hours during implementation |
| Tier 1 Support | Day-to-day issues | 2 hours |
| Tier 2 Engineering | Complex technical issues | 8 hours |
Data/Access Prerequisites
☐ Compile admin credentials for all marketing platforms across locations ☐ Export historical marketing spend data (minimum 12 months) ☐ Export historical patient acquisition data from PMS (new patient counts, sources) ☐ Document current call tracking numbers and routing ☐ Compile website analytics access for all location sites ☐ Export current patient demographic data (de-identified) for AI training
API Keys & Access Required
☐ Google Ads API access (MCC-level preferred) ☐ Meta Marketing API access ☐ PMS API credentials or secure integration credentials ☐ Website CMS admin access for tracking pixel installation ☐ Phone system API access for call tracking integration
Internal Stakeholder Alignment
🟣 Who Needs to Approve
| Stakeholder | Approval Required For | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/COO | Budget, strategic initiative approval | Week -2 |
| CFO | Spend authorization, ROI expectations | Week -2 |
| Chief Dental Officer | Clinical workflow impact (if any) | Week -1 |
| VP of Operations | Rollout plan, resource allocation | Week 1 |
| VP of Marketing | Platform ownership, KPI alignment | Week 1 |
| CISO/IT Director | Security review, integration approval | Week 1 |
| Legal/Compliance | BAA review, data governance | Week 1 |
Who Needs to Be Informed
☐ Regional Managers — rollout timeline and their role ☐ Location Office Managers — what to expect and when ☐ Front desk staff — patient inquiry handling changes ☐ External marketing agencies (if transitioning away) — sunset timeline
Stakeholder Alignment Map
┌─────────────────────┐
│ Board/Investors │
│ (Quarterly Updates)│
└──────────┬──────────┘
│
┌──────────▼──────────┐
│ C-Suite │
│ CEO, CFO, COO, CDO │
│ (Monthly Updates) │
└──────────┬──────────┘
│
┌─────────────────────┼─────────────────────┐
│ │ │
┌────────▼────────┐ ┌─────────▼─────────┐ ┌───────▼────────┐
│ VP of Marketing │ │ VP of Operations │ │ IT Director │
│ (Platform Owner)│ │ (Rollout Leader) │ │(Technical Lead)│
└────────┬────────┘ └─────────┬─────────┘ └───────┬────────┘
│ │ │
└──────────┬──────────┴────────────────────┘
│
┌──────────▼──────────┐
│ Regional Managers │
│ (Weekly Updates) │
└──────────┬──────────┘
│
┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
│ │ │
┌───▼───┐ ┌───▼───┐ ┌───▼───┐
│ OM │ │ OM │ │ OM │
│ Loc 1 │ │ Loc 2 │ │ Loc 3 │
└───┬───┘ └───┬───┘ └───┬───┘
│ │ │
┌───▼───────────────▼───────────────▼───┐
│ Location Staff & Providers │
│ (Training & Go-Live) │
└───────────────────────────────────────┘
Baseline Metrics to Capture
⚠️ Critical: Capture these metrics BEFORE any Aron implementation begins. Without baselines, ROI measurement is impossible.
Standardized Metric Definitions for Cross-Location Comparison
| Metric | Definition | Data Source | Capture Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Lead (CPL) | Total marketing spend ÷ Total leads generated | Ad platforms + call tracking | Monthly, trailing 6 months |
| Cost Per New Patient (CPNP) | Total marketing spend ÷ New patients from marketing | PMS + attribution | Monthly, trailing 6 months |
| Lead-to-Appointment Rate | Appointments scheduled ÷ Total leads | Call tracking + PMS | Monthly, trailing 6 months |
| Appointment-to-Show Rate | Patients who showed ÷ Appointments scheduled | PMS | Monthly, trailing 6 months |
| New Patient Volume | Total new patients per month | PMS | Monthly, trailing 12 months |
| Marketing Spend | Total spend across all channels | Finance/accounting | Monthly, trailing 12 months |
| Marketing ROI | (Revenue from marketing patients - Marketing spend) ÷ Marketing spend | PMS + Finance | Quarterly |
| Channel Mix | % of spend and leads by channel | Ad platforms | Monthly |
| Website Conversion Rate | Form submissions + calls ÷ Website visitors | Analytics + call tracking | Monthly |
| Average Response Time | Time from lead submission to first contact | Call tracking + CRM | Monthly |
Baseline Collection Protocol
☐ Export 12 months of marketing spend by channel by location ☐ Export 12 months of new patient data with source attribution (where available) ☐ Export call tracking data with disposition codes ☐ Run website analytics report for each location site ☐ Document current marketing team headcount and agency spend ☐ Survey regional managers on perceived marketing effectiveness (1-10 scale) ☐ Calculate current metrics using standardized definitions above ☐ Store baseline data in centralized location (recommend shared dashboard)
Time Estimate: 15–20 hours of analyst time to compile across 15–50 locations
Enterprise-Level Requirements
Network Standards Across Locations
☐ Document network architecture (hub-and-spoke vs. independent) ☐ Verify consistent DNS resolution for Aron domains ☐ Confirm SSL/TLS requirements met at all locations ☐ Test API connectivity from representative locations in each region
🟣 Hosting Decision: Centralized vs. Location-Level
| Factor | Centralized Hosting | Location-Level |
|---|---|---|
| Data aggregation | ✅ Native | Requires sync |
| Configuration management | ✅ Easier | Complex |
| Network dependency | ⚠️ Single point of failure | ✅ Distributed |
| Compliance | ✅ Unified controls | Per-location audit |
Recommendation: Centralized hosting with location-level configuration
Single Sign-On (SSO) Requirements
🔵 ☐ Confirm Aron supports SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0 ☐ Document identity provider (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace) ☐ Define role-based access control (RBAC) structure ☐ Create user provisioning/deprovisioning workflow
Centralized Credentialing
☐ Establish master service account for Aron platform ☐ Define location-admin vs. regional-admin vs. central-admin permission tiers ☐ Document credential rotation policy ☐ Create offboarding checklist for credential revocation
3. Location Readiness Assessment
Scoring Framework
Rate each factor 1–5 for every location, then calculate composite score.
Factor 1: IT Infrastructure Maturity (Weight: 25%)
| Score | Network Speed | Hardware Age | PMS Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | >100 Mbps | <2 years | Current release |
| 4 | 50-100 Mbps | 2-3 years | 1 version behind |
| 3 | 25-50 Mbps | 3-4 years | 2 versions behind |
| 2 | 10-25 Mbps | 4-5 years | 3+ versions behind |
| 1 | <10 Mbps | >5 years | Unsupported version |
Factor 2: Staff Tenure & Adaptability (Weight: 20%)
| Score | Avg Tenure | Turnover Rate | Tech Comfort | Recent Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | >3 years | <15% | High (self-directed) | Multiple tech trainings in past year |
| 4 | 2-3 years | 15-25% | Above avg | 1-2 tech trainings |
| 3 | 1-2 years | 25-35% | Average | Some training history |
| 2 | 6mo-1yr | 35-50% | Below avg | Limited training |
| 1 | <6 months | >50% | Low (resistant) | No recent training |
Factor 3: Patient Volume (Weight: 20%)
| Score | Monthly New Patients | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 80+ | High impact potential, requires robust support |
| 4 | 50-79 | Strong impact, manageable complexity |
| 3 | 30-49 | Moderate volume, good for pilots |
| 2 | 15-29 | Lower volume, less statistical significance |
| 1 | <15 | May not justify implementation priority |
Note: For Wave 1 pilots, moderate volume (Score 3-4) often optimal — enough data to learn, not so much that failures are catastrophic.
Factor 4: Tech Stack Compatibility (Weight: 20%)
| Score | PMS Integration | Website Platform | Current Marketing Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Native Aron integration exists | Modern CMS (WordPress, etc.) | Already using compatible ad platforms |
| 4 | API available, documented | Standard CMS | Minor tool transitions needed |
| 3 | API available, limited | Older but functional | Moderate transitions |
| 2 | HL7/export only | Limited CMS | Significant transitions |
| 1 | No integration path | Custom/legacy | Complete rebuild required |
Factor 5: Local Champion Availability (Weight: 15%)
| Score | Champion Profile |
|---|---|
| 5 | Tech-forward provider AND engaged office manager, both enthusiastic |
| 4 | Strong office manager champion with provider support |
| 3 | Willing office manager, neutral provider |
| 2 | No clear champion, but no active resistance |
| 1 | Active resistance from leadership, no champion identified |
Composite Score Calculation
Composite Score = (IT × 0.25) + (Staff × 0.20) + (Volume × 0.20) + (Tech Stack × 0.20) + (Champion × 0.15)
Score Interpretation
| Composite Score | Readiness Tier | Recommended Wave |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 – 5.0 | Tier 1: Ready | Wave 1 (Pilot) |
| 3.0 – 3.9 | Tier 2: Prepared | Wave 2 |
| 2.0 – 2.9 | Tier 3: Needs Work | Wave 3 (with remediation) |
| 1.0 – 1.9 | Tier 4: Not Ready | Defer until remediation complete |
Sample Readiness Scorecard
| Location | IT (25%) | Staff (20%) | Volume (20%) | Tech (20%) | Champion (15%) | Composite | Recommended Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Central | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4.05 | Wave 1 |
| Scottsdale North | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.00 | Wave 1 |
| Tempe East | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.40 | Wave 2 |
| Mesa South | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2.85 | Wave 3 |
| Chandler West | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.85 | Defer |
Rollout Sequence Recommendation
☐ Sort all locations by composite score (descending) ☐ Select top 2-3 scoring locations for Wave 1, ensuring geographic/demographic diversity ☐ Assign next 5-8 locations to Wave 2 ☐ Assign remaining locations to Wave 3 ☐ Create remediation plans for any Tier 4 locations before scheduling 🟣 ☐ Present rollout sequence to VP Operations for approval
4. Rollout Strategy
Wave Structure Overview
| Wave | Locations | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave 1: Pilot | 2–3 locations | 4 weeks | Validate integration, refine training, identify issues |
| Wave 2: Expansion | 5–8 locations | 5 weeks | Scale validated playbook, build internal expertise |
| Wave 3: Full Deployment | Remaining locations | 6–8 weeks | Complete rollout with proven approach |
Buffer between waves: Minimum 1 week for retrospective and playbook updates
Wave 1: Pilot Locations (Weeks 3–6)
Selection Criteria for Wave 1
Wave 1 locations should meet ALL of the following:
☐ Composite readiness score ≥ 4.0 ☐ Identified champion willing to dedicate 5+ hours/week during pilot ☐ Patient volume sufficient for statistical learning (30+ new patients/month) ☐ Representative of broader portfolio (don't pick only urban or only suburban) ☐ Not undergoing other major changes (renovation, provider turnover, PMS migration) ☐ Regional manager actively supportive and available ☐ No upcoming holidays or major schedule disruptions during pilot period
Wave 1 Timeline
| Week | Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 3 | Integration setup, data sync verification, test campaigns |
| Week 4 | Champion training, soft launch with limited budget |
| Week 5 | Full campaign activation, daily monitoring, staff training |
| Week 6 | Performance review, issue resolution, playbook documentation |
Wave 1 Success Metrics
| Metric | Target | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Integration stability | >99% uptime | Aron dashboard |
| Data sync accuracy | >98% match rate | PMS vs. Aron comparison |
| Staff training completion | 100% | Training tracking |
| Lead attribution accuracy | >90% | Manual spot-check |
| Champion satisfaction | >4/5 | Survey |
Wave 2: Expansion (Weeks 7–12)
Wave 2 Timeline
| Week | Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 7 | Wave 1 retrospective, playbook updates |
| Week 8 | Wave 2 integration setup (batch 1: 4 locations) |
| Week 9 | Wave 2 batch 1 training and soft launch |
| Week 10 | Wave 2 integration setup (batch 2: 4 locations) |
| Week 11 | Wave 2 batch 2 training and soft launch |
| Week 12 | Wave 2 full activation, monitoring |
Wave 2 Efficiency Targets
By Wave 2, expect:
- Integration setup time: 50% reduction vs. Wave 1
- Training time: 30% reduction (leverage materials from Wave 1)
- Issues encountered: 60% fewer (known issues pre-addressed)
Wave 3: Full Deployment (Weeks 13–20)
Wave 3 Approach
With proven playbook and trained champions, Wave 3 moves faster:
☐ Deploy in batches of 5–7 locations per week ☐ Leverage regional managers to cascade training ☐ Champions from earlier waves support new locations ☐ Centralized war room for rapid issue resolution
Wave 3 Timeline (Example: 30 remaining locations)
| Week | Locations Deployed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Week 13 | 6 | 6 |
| Week 14 | 6 | 12 |
| Week 15 | 6 | 18 |
| Week 16 | 6 | 24 |
| Week 17 | 6 | 30 |
| Week 18-20 | Stabilization and optimization | All 30 |
Go/No-Go Criteria
🟣 Criteria to Advance from Wave 1 to Wave 2
| Category | Go Criteria | No-Go Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Integrations stable for 5+ consecutive days | >2 hours cumulative downtime in final week |
| Data Quality | Lead attribution >90% accurate | <80% attribution accuracy |
| Staff Adoption | All staff using platform daily | >20% of staff not logging in |
| Champion Feedback | Net Promoter Score >6 | Champion requests pause |
| Financial | CPL within 20% of baseline | CPL >50% above baseline |
| Patient Experience | No patient complaints related to platform | Any HIPAA or patient data incident |
Go/No-Go Decision Meeting
🟣 Attendees: VP Operations, VP Marketing, IT Director, Regional Managers (pilot regions), Aron CSM
Agenda:
- Wave 1 metrics review (30 min)
- Technical stability report (15 min)
- Champion feedback summary (15 min)
- Issues encountered and resolutions (15 min)
- Playbook updates for Wave 2 (15 min)
- Go/No-Go decision (15 min)
Rollback Plan
If a Wave Fails
Immediate Actions (within 24 hours): ☐ Pause all campaigns in affected locations ☐ Revert to previous marketing workflows ☐ Notify affected location staff ☐ Document all issues in detail 🔵 ☐ Escalate to Aron engineering team
Assessment Period (24–72 hours): ☐ Root cause analysis with Aron team ☐ Determine if issue is isolated or systemic ☐ Create remediation plan with timeline 🟣 ☐ Decision: Retry wave vs. pause entire rollout
Communication: ☐ Regional manager notification within 4 hours ☐ Affected staff notification within 24 hours ☐ C-suite briefing within 48 hours
Criteria for Rollout Pause:
- Same critical issue occurs in 2+ locations
- HIPAA or data security incident
- Financial impact exceeds 2x projected budget
- Champion resignation or escalation to HR
Isolation Protocols
⚠️ Critical: Ensure issues at one location don't cascade to others
☐ Aron configuration should be location-isolated (no shared campaigns without intent) ☐ Location-specific API credentials (not shared keys) ☐ Monitoring alerts set per-location, not just aggregate ☐ Rollback capability at location level, not just wave level
5. Configuration & Integration (Weeks 2–3)
Practice Management System Integration
Dentrix Integration
🔵 Step 1: API Access Setup (Day 1-2) ☐ Contact Dentrix support to enable API access for each location ☐ Obtain API credentials and documentation ☐ Verify Dentrix version compatibility (G7.4+ recommended) ☐ Confirm eServices subscription status (required for some integrations)
⚠️ Common Issue: Dentrix API requires per-location activation; plan for 3-5 business day lead time
Step 2: Aron Connector Configuration (Day 2-3) 🔵 ☐ Provide Dentrix credentials to Aron implementation team ☐ Configure data sync parameters (patient demographics, appointments, production) ☐ Define sync frequency (real-time vs. batch) ☐ Enable new patient flag for attribution tracking
Step 3: Validation (Day 3-4) ☐ Run test patient record sync ☐ Verify appointment data flowing correctly ☐ Confirm new patient attribution mapping ☐ Test bi-directional sync (if applicable)
Eaglesoft Integration
🔵 Step 1: Patterson Technology Services Contact (Day 1-2) ☐ Request Eaglesoft API access through Patterson ☐ Complete Patterson integration agreement ☐ Verify Eaglesoft version (21.0+ recommended)
Step 2: Database Connector Setup (Day 2-3) 🔵 ☐ Aron team installs secure database connector ☐ Configure read-only access to required tables ☐ Set up secure tunnel (VPN or SSH) ☐ Define data extraction schedule
Step 3: Validation (Day 3-4) ☐ Compare Eaglesoft patient count to Aron sync count ☐ Verify appointment statuses mapping correctly ☐ Test production data accuracy ☐ Confirm insurance information sync (if using)
Open Dental Integration
Step 1: API Key Generation (Day 1) ☐ Navigate to Setup > Program Links > API in Open Dental ☐ Generate API key with appropriate permissions ☐ Document key securely (do not email) ☐ Verify Open Dental version (22.1+ recommended)
🔵 Step 2: Aron API Configuration (Day 1-2) ☐ Enter Open Dental API key in Aron admin panel ☐ Configure webhook endpoints for real-time sync ☐ Set up patient matching rules (phone, email, DOB) ☐ Enable new patient source tracking
Step 3: Validation (Day 2-3) ☐ Create test patient in Open Dental, verify appears in Aron ☐ Schedule test appointment, verify attribution ☐ Test patient matching across sources ☐ Verify HIPAA minimum necessary compliance
Marketing Platform Integrations
Google Ads Integration
Step 1: Account Access (Day 1) ☐ Add Aron service account to Google Ads MCC (or individual accounts) ☐ Grant "Standard" access level minimum ☐ Enable auto-tagging in Google Ads settings ☐ Verify conversion tracking tag manager access
🔵 Step 2: Aron Configuration (Day 1-2) ☐ Connect Google Ads account in Aron platform ☐ Import existing campaigns and structure ☐ Configure Aron optimization rules ☐ Set budget guardrails per location
Step 3: Conversion Setup (Day 2) ☐ Install Aron conversion pixel on all location websites ☐ Configure phone call tracking numbers ☐ Set up form submission tracking ☐ Define conversion values (lead value, appointment value)
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Integration
Step 1: Business Manager Access (Day 1) ☐ Add Aron partner to Meta Business Manager ☐ Grant access to ad accounts for all locations ☐ Verify pixel installation on websites ☐ Enable Conversions API access
🔵 Step 2: Aron Configuration (Day 1-2) ☐ Connect Meta accounts in Aron ☐ Verify pixel event firing correctly ☐ Configure audience sync (if using CRM data) ☐ Set up location-specific ad account structure
Call Tracking Integration
Step 1: Existing System Assessment ☐ Inventory current call tracking numbers by location ☐ Document current call flow and routing ☐ Export historical call data for baseline
🔵 Step 2: Aron Call Tracking Setup (Day 2-3) ☐ Provision new tracking numbers (or port existing) ☐ Configure call routing rules ☐ Set up call recording (with proper disclosures) ☐ Enable AI call scoring/transcription
⚠️ Common Issue: Number porting can take 5-10 business days; plan accordingly
Step 3: Website Number Swap ☐ Implement dynamic number insertion script ☐ Update offline marketing materials (signage, direct mail) ☐ Test call routing for each location ☐ Verify call attribution in Aron
Test Environment Setup
Centralized Test Environment (Recommended)
🔵 ☐ Request Aron sandbox environment credentials ☐ Create test location that mirrors production config ☐ Load sample data (de-identified patient records) ☐ Configure test PMS connection (if available)
Validation Checklist
| Test Case | Expected Result | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|
| Website lead submits form | Lead appears in Aron within 5 minutes | ☐ |
| Phone call tracked | Call logged with recording and disposition | ☐ |
| Lead converts to appointment | Appointment synced from PMS to Aron | ☐ |
| Campaign budget change | Change reflected in ad platform within 1 hour | ☐ |
| New patient shows | Attribution captured end-to-end | ☐ |
| Report generation | Accurate data across all metrics | ☐ |
| User access control | Permissions enforced correctly | ☐ |
Data Migration
Historical Data Ingestion
☐ Export 12-24 months of historical marketing data ☐ Format data per Aron import specifications 🔵 ☐ Submit data to Aron for ingestion ☐ Validate historical data appears correctly in dashboards ☐ Reconcile totals with source systems
Data Mapping Document
Create mapping document showing:
- Source system field → Aron field
- Data transformation rules
- Default values for missing data
- Exception handling procedures
Security & HIPAA Compliance Verification
Enterprise-Level HIPAA Checklist
🔵 ☐ Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
- Verify BAA covers all Aron services
- Confirm BAA addresses subcontractors
- Document BAA execution date and signatories
☐ Data Governance
- Document what PHI Aron accesses (minimum necessary)
- Confirm data encryption at rest and in transit
- Verify data retention and destruction policies
- Document data subject access request (DSAR) procedures
☐ Access Controls
- Implement role-based access control (RBAC)
- Enable audit logging for all PHI access
- Configure session timeout (15 minutes recommended)
- Implement MFA for all admin accounts
☐ Security Assessment 🔵 - Request Aron SOC 2 Type II report 🔵 - Review Aron penetration test results
- Document any compensating controls required
- Complete vendor security questionnaire
☐ Incident Response 🔵 - Document Aron breach notification procedures
- Establish joint incident response protocol
- Test incident communication pathway
Standardized vs. Location-Specific Configuration
Standardized Configuration Template
Settings that MUST be identical across all locations:
| Setting | Standard Value | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion tracking events | Form, call, chat, appointment | Consistent measurement |
| Attribution window | 30-day click, 1-day view | Cross-location comparison |
| Lead quality scoring model | Aron default + DSO customization | Standardized lead value |
| Reporting date ranges | Calendar month | Executive reporting |
| Budget alert thresholds | 90% and 100% of monthly budget | Financial controls |
| User permission levels | Admin, Manager, Viewer | Governance |
| Brand guidelines | Approved ad templates | Brand consistency |
| Call tracking settings | Recording on, AI scoring on | Quality assurance |
Location-Specific Configuration
Settings that CAN/SHOULD vary by location:
| Setting | Why Location-Specific |
|---|---|
| Monthly budget | Market size, growth goals |
| Geographic targeting | Local service area |
AI-generated implementation guide based on public vendor information. Verify specifics directly with Aron.