National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
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The National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) is a vital nationwide study collecting comprehensive data on ambulatory medical care provided in hospital outpatient departments and emergency rooms across the United States. This survey offers crucial insights into outpatient visit trends, patient demographics, diagnoses, and services, serving as a key resource for healthcare research, policy development, and understanding national health service utilization.