The reports are based on original research and often include information on incidence and prevalence of diseases. Hospital Statistics . American Hospital Association. Hospital Statistics presents results from the American Hospital Association's annual survey. Only members of the American Hospital Association are surveyed, but this is a large number of hospitals.
Statistical tables cover utilization, personnel, hospital units, finances, facilities, and services.
This is probably the best source for hospital admissions, beds, inpatient days, outpatient visits, and statistics on hospital personnel. Length of Stay by Diagnosis and Operation, United States . Length of stay is broken down by diagnosis, procedure, and payment source. Tables are included for demographic data, clinical data, age groups, and single and multiple diagnoses. One volume is a summary for the entire United States, and separate volumes cover the various regions.