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TABLE B.1 Federal Data Sources for Information on Health Insurance, Health Care Utilization, and Health Status
Federal Data Source
Department
Agency
Data Type
Data Collection Frequency
Description
Current Population Survey
DOC
Bureau of the Census
Survey, households
Monthly
Primary source of detailed information on income work experience in the U.S. for the civilian, noninstitutional population ages 15 years and older. Annual March Supplement used to generate U.S. Population Profile and labor market profile and to make employment projections. Data gathered include employment status, income, poverty status, education and sources of health insurance and noncash income (e.g., food stamps).
Medicaid Data System
DHHS
HCFA
Record
Continuous
The primary sources for Medicaid statistical data are the HCFA 2082 and the HCFA 64 reports. HCFA 2082, or Medicaid program statistics, is the basic source of reported data on the Medicaid population characteristics and utilization. HCFA 64, or Medicaid financial statistics, is a statement of actual expenditures for Medicaid programs that states submit to HCFA each quarter (includes payments to disproportionate share hospitals).
Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
DHHS
AHCPR
Four surveys
Longitudinal, overlapping panel design; new panel each year. Data collected over two-year period.
Four national probability surveys: Household Component, Insurance Component, Medical Provider Component, and the Nursing Home Component. Collects information on health care use, expenditures, sources of payment, insurance coverage, and nursing homes and residents.
National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
DHHS
CDC
Record
Annual
Provides statistics on the demographic characteristics of patients and the services provided, including information on diagnostic procedures, patient management, and planned future treatment.
