Medical Supplies for Ambulatory Health Care Services, All Establishments, Employer Firms
EXPMSSEF621ALLEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
116,626.00
Year-over-Year Change
93.31%
Date Range
1/1/2005 - 1/1/2022
Summary
This trend measures the expenses for medical supplies used in ambulatory health care services, providing insights into the costs faced by healthcare providers.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Medical Supplies for Ambulatory Health Care Services, All Establishments, Employer Firms metric tracks the expenditures on medical supplies for outpatient healthcare services. It is a key indicator of the cost pressures and spending patterns within the ambulatory healthcare sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of healthcare establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by policymakers, healthcare administrators, and economists to understand cost dynamics in the outpatient medical industry.
Key Facts
- The metric tracks expenses for medical supplies in outpatient healthcare settings.
- It is an important indicator of cost pressures facing the ambulatory care industry.
- The data is collected through surveys of healthcare establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the expenses for medical supplies used in ambulatory health care services, providing insights into the costs faced by healthcare providers.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric is closely watched by policymakers, healthcare administrators, and economists to understand cost dynamics in the outpatient medical industry.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of healthcare establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by policymakers and healthcare administrators to monitor cost pressures and spending patterns within the ambulatory healthcare sector.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the normal update schedule and limitations of the U.S. Census Bureau's surveys of healthcare establishments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Medical Supplies for Ambulatory Health Care Services, All Establishments, Employer Firms (EXPMSSEF621ALLEST), retrieved from FRED.