SEER-MHOS Webinar Series

Webinar 1
Propensity Scoring and Health Outcomes Data:
Comparing Cancer and Non-Cancer Populations in the SEER-MHOS Data Resource
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

Background

A key analytic problem when working with observational cohorts is confounding. Though SEER-MHOS offers researchers the ability to make cancer and non-cancer comparisons, thoughtful methodologic approaches are needed to ensure appropriate adjustments for potentially confounding variables.

This webinar provides an overview of propensity score matching techniques and the value they can add to a SEER-MHOS analysis. It guides participants through the matching and weighting processes comparing cancer & non-cancer patients’ reports of Health-Related Quality of life using SEER-MHOS. This presentation also covers necessary post-match statistical tests and interpretation to evaluate match quality. This session also provides brief background information of the SEER-MHOS data resource for new users, and a lively Q&A discussion.

Intended Audience

This webinar is intended for extramural investigators at junior, mid, and senior levels, interested in learning about the SEER-MHOS data resource and applying matching methods for a SEER-MHOS project. No experience with SEER-MHOS is necessary, and no prior knowledge of these methods is required.

Presenters

Webinar 3
Overview of Two SEER/CMS Patient Survey Data Resources at NCI: A Fireside Chat for New Users
Friday, September 22, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
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Purpose

Interested in learning about large patient-centered cancer data resources? The National Cancer Institute (NCI) supports multiple research resources linking Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) cancer registry data with Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (MHOS) data and with Medicare Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These two data resources, SEER-MHOS and SEER-CAHPS, provide a rich opportunity for analyses of Medicare beneficiaries' experiences at various stages of the cancer care continuum.

Webinar

The Outcomes Research Branch at NCI maintains two SEER-linked data resources featuring survey data available to the investigator community. SEER-MHOS is focused on cancer health outcomes and quality of life while SEER-CAHPS is focused on cancer patient experiences of care (see SEER-MHOS and SEER-CAHPS for distinctions).

In our final webinar in 2023, we will showcase recently updated linkage numbers, research highlights, and a brief overview of SEER-CAHPS. The session will include a discussion with Drs. Roxanne Jensen and David Eton, the scientific leads of these two data resources focused on the application process from generating a research idea to final project approvals.

Intended Audience

This webinar is intended for investigators at any training level interested in learning more about Outcomes Research Branch SEER-linked data resources and the application process. No experience with SEER-MHOS or SEER-CAHPS is required.

Participants are encouraged to attend and ask questions following the presentation. Participants may also submit questions in advance of the webinar to NCIHDRP@mail.nih.gov by Monday, September 18, 2023.

Presenters

If you are an individual with a disability who needs reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please contact NCIHDRP@mail.nih.gov at least five business before the event, so that we can discuss your accommodation request.