NCHS Links Medicaid and NAMCS Data for Enhanced Public Health Research
The National Center for Health Insurance (NCHS) has linked Medicaid data with National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) Health Center Component data. This connection, facilitated by the NCHS Data Linkage Program, enables more comprehensive research in public health.
The NCHS, which manages the linked data, sources Medicaid information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The NAMCS Health Center Component provides additional data, offering a broader perspective for researchers.
Data dictionaries and resources are available to aid public health researchers in utilising these linked data effectively. This resource allows for more detailed and accurate studies, potentially leading to improved healthcare policies and practices.
The NCHS's data linkage program has created a valuable tool for public health research. By connecting Medicaid and NAMCS Health Center Component data, it offers researchers a richer dataset. With available data dictionaries and resources, this linked data can now be used more effectively in public health studies.
