Electronic collection of inpatient and ambulatory hospital care data

The National Hospital Care Survey (NHCS) is a groundbreaking undertaking that meets the demand for timely estimates and efficient use of hospital care data by taking advantage of electronic modes of communication, collection, and dissemination. By adapting to new technologies that are available to both hospitals and government, NHCS is redefining the way agencies can collect survey data while still protecting the confidentiality of survey...