Systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose from various sources, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, existing records, and electronic devices. The process is usually preliminary to statistical analysis of the data.
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Hospitals, Community
Institutions with permanent facilities and organized medical staff which provide the full range of hospital services primarily to a neighborhood area.
Community Hospital,Community Hospitals,Hospital, Community
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American Hospital Association
A professional society in the United States whose membership is composed of hospitals.
Association, American Hospital
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United States
A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO.
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Hospital Costs
The expenses incurred by a hospital in providing care. The hospital costs attributed to a particular patient care episode include the direct costs plus an appropriate proportion of the overhead for administration, personnel, building maintenance, equipment, etc. Hospital costs are one of the factors which determine HOSPITAL CHARGES (the price the hospital sets for its services).
Cost, Hospital,Costs, Hospital,Hospital Cost
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