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NHANES-CMS Linked Data Tutorial

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.