Topic/focus: Healthcare Facilities and Services Year(s): 1994 - 1996, 2006 Source: National Center for Health Statistics Study and sample characteristics: Medical records Universe: Ambulatory surgery procedures performed in hospitals and free-standing ambulatory surgery centers Variables: 56 Access: Publically available Cost: Free Key web links: National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery (NSAS) Primary Institutional Contact: EDRC Coordinator (tchelius@mcw.edu)
Summary: The NSAS contains data on ambulatory surgeries performed at hospitals and free-standing ambulatory surgery centers. Data includes information on demographics, visit date, diagnoses, procedures, anesthesia, discharge status, type of facility, and source of payment.