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National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey  

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  • The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) is a national survey that provides information about the delivery and use of ambulatory medical care services provided by nonfederal, office-based physicians in the United States. The NAMCS captures information about patient demographics, sources of payment, the reason for visit, and diagnosis and drug information. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey]

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