Key points
- Explore a variety of reports and publications using National Hospital Care Survey (NHCS) data.
- Researchers can use NHCS data to study a broad range of topics, from maternal morbidity to substance use.
- Access older NHCS reports and publications in the CDC Archive.
Introduction
The National Center for Health Statistics publishes analysis of National Hospital Care Survey data in official statistical reports. Interactive dashboards also provide recent, preliminary NHCS data about important public health threats.
This page features publications and resources that use NHCS data collected since 2016. NHCS publications using data collected before 2016 are available through the CDC Archive.
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2016
Statistical reports
- National Hospital Care Survey Demonstration Projects: Examination of Maternal Health Outcomes by Housing Assistance Status (03/22/2024)
- National Hospital Care Survey Demonstration Projects: Mortality Following Nonfatal Opioid Overdose Visits to the Emergency Department (05/23/2023)
- Identifying Co-occurring Disorders Among Patients With an Opioid – involved Hospital Encounter Using National Hospital Care Survey Data (09/12/2022)
- National Hospital Care Survey Demonstration Projects: Characteristics and Mortality Outcomes of Opioid-Involved Hospital Encounters With Co-Occurring Disorders (07/24/2022)
- National Hospital Care Survey Demonstration Projects: Examination of Inpatient Hospitalization and Risk of Mortality Among Patients Diagnosed With Pneumonia (01/25/2022)
- National Hospital Care Survey Demonstration Projects: Severe Maternal Morbidity in Inpatient and Emergency Departments (10/25/2021)
- Enhancing Identification of Opioid-involved Health Outcomes Using National Hospital Care Survey Data (10/18/2021)