Category: ambulatory care
Ambulatory Surgery Data From Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers: United States, 2010
Questions for Margaret J. Hall, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Ambulatory Surgery Data From Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers: United States, 2010.” Q: Why did you decide to do a report on national estimates of surgical and nonsurgical ambulatory procedures performed in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers? MH: The National Center for Health Statistics Read More >
Posted on byA brief look at emergency room visits
In 2006, about 4 out of every 10 people visited an emergency room. Of those visits– About 22% were seen in less than 15 minutes. About 13% needed hospital admission. Only about 2% needed to transer to higher level or specialized care. The most common diagnosis in emergency departments–injury and poisoning. For more NCHS Fast Stats, Read More >
Posted on byFood allergies on the rise among U.S. children
More Highlights from Data Brief #10: In 2007, approximately 3 million children under age 18 years (3.9%) were reported to have a food or digestive allergy in the previous 12 months. From 1997 to 2007, the prevalence of reported food allergy increased 18% among children under age 18 years. Children with food allergy are two Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsAmbulatory Care Visits
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today issued a new report, “Ambulatory Medical Care Utilization Estimates for 2005,” which contains information on patient visits to emergency departments, outpatient clinics, and physician offices. Highlights of the report: There were over 1.2 billion patient visits to physician offices, hospital outpatient clinics, and emergency rooms in 2005. Read More >
Posted on byNew Emergency Department Report
Released today. Some of the highlights During 2005, an estimated 115.3 million visits were made to hospital EDs, about 39.6 visits per 100 persons. This represents on average roughly 30,000 visits per ED in 2005, a 31 percent increase over 1995 (23,000). Visit rates have shown an increasing trend since 1995 for persons 22–49 years Read More >
Posted on byNew Ambulatory Care Report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today issued a new report, “Ambulatory Medical Care Utilization Estimates for 2005,” which contains information on patient visits to emergency departments, outpatient clinics, and physician offices. Highlights of the report: There were over 1.2 billion patient visits to physician offices, hospital outpatient clinics, and emergency rooms in 2005. Read More >
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