Accessing NHANES and CMS Linked Data

Purpose

This module describes the process for obtaining access to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) linked data.

Task 1: Describe the Research Data Center (RDC) and Data Request Process

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) linked data files are restricted-use files that can only be accessed through the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Research Data Center (RDC). Before you can work with these data files, you must submit a proposal to the RDC. This task will guide you through that process.

• Key Concepts about the RDC and data request process