Contents of the NHANES-CMS Linked Data Files

Purpose

This module provides a more in-depth description of the contents of the NHANES-CMS linked data files.

Task 1: Describe the CMS Data Content

By the end of this task, you will have been introduced to the structure of the NHANES-CMS linked data files as well as the contents of each file and the unit of analysis that each file represents.

Task 2: Years of NHANES-CMS linked data

NHANES 1999-2012 data have been linked to multiple years of CMS data. This task will help you understand which years of CMS data are available for analysis. The available years will vary depending on which claim or file types you wish to use.