Federal Survey Resource
How does the U.S. measure child vaccinations? This blog explains the development and data collection methods of the National Immunization Survey (NIS), how users can access the data, and provides a brief overview of the latest NIS data.
To help state data users adapt to a changing federal data landscape, SHADAC developed a series of Strategy Briefs; each brief provides a high-level roadmap of an alternative data gap filling strategy, including its advantages, disadvantages, and implementation considerations.
We are developing workgroups for data professionals to connect, strategize, and share knowledge related to filling critical health data gaps. We want your input to inform and shape these workgroups: Join our virtual meeting on June 23rd to provide feedback and learn more.
As part of the EMERGE Initiative, SSRS conducted a survey to better understand the impacts of changes to U.S. federal statistical agencies on data users in various industries and sectors, with SHADAC providing advisory support. A report of survey results has just been released: learn more in this… Read more
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released the first health insurance coverage estimates for 2025 from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) as part of the NHIS Early Release Program. In this blog, our staff review some key coverage-related findings and changes.
This blog explores both the 2023 Data Release 1, the most recent T-MSIS race and ethnicity data for which a DQ assessment is available, and provides a brief analysis of data quality trends over time.
Accurate estimates of uninsured rates (the percentage of people that do not have insurance coverage, also referred to as uninsurance) are important in understanding trends and the impacts of actions, events, or shifts in the economic landscape that may affect health insurance coverage. Learn more… Read more
Recent federal policy changes have created uncertainty surrounding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data collection and availability in federal sources. This blog post will review the current known status of SOGI data in federal surveys and programs.
What is the American Community Survey? Our latest blog walks readers through a brief history of the ACS, including a basic explanation of how the ACS operates, information on ACS data collection, and how ACS data is used by researchers and policymakers.
Federal developments in 2025 have led to concerns about the future of numerous data sources. This blog consolidates 22 examples of federal data preservation, tracking, and innovation efforts related to health data in a clear and organized table.