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Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System
- Alternate Title(s)
- SPARCS
- Description
The Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) is a comprehensive data reporting system established in 1979 as a result of cooperation between the health care industry and government. SPARCS currently collects patient level detail on patient characteristics, diagnoses and treatments, services, and charges for every hospital discharge, ambulatory surgery patient, and emergency department...
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Health Care CostsHealth Care Utilization
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National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
- Alternate Title(s)
- NAMCS
- Description
The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) is a national survey designed to provide objective, reliable information about the provision and use of ambulatory medical care services in the United States. The survey was conducted annually from 1973 to 1981, in 1985, and annually since 1989. The survey samples visits to non-federally employed office-based physicians who are primary engaged in...
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Delivery of Health CareHealth Care UtilizationQuality of Health Care
- Access Rights
- Free to AllApplication Required
