SEER-CAHPS Analytic Guidance

The links below offer guidance for researchers using the SEER-CAHPS data, including the use of survey weights, case mix adjustment, and analytic approaches when using the SEER-CAHPS data.

• Survey Weights
  • Information on using survey weights for SEER-CAHPS projects
• Case Mix Adjustment Guidance
  • SEER-CAHPS strongly encourages use of standard CAHPS case-mix adjustment variables for SEER-CAHPS projects. Please see guidance for use of case-mix adjustment variables here
• Approaches to Using CAHPS Items and Composites
  • Information on analytic approaches for using CAHPS data in SEER-CAHPS
• How to Handle Variables That Occur in Multiple Files in SEER-CAHPS
  • There are certain demographic variables that exist in more than one data source within SEER-CAHPS. Please refer to this guidance for recommendations on handling variables that occur in multiple files.
• Handling Missing Data in SEER-CAHPS
  • There are different types of missing data in each data source within SEER-CAHPS. Please refer to this guidance for recommendations on handling missing data
• Information on CAHPS Response Patterns
  • Information on non-response patterns for Medicare CAHPS surveys
• The SEER-CAHPS Illness Burden Index (SCIBI)
  • Information on using the SEER-CAHPS Illness Burden Index (SCIBI) for SEER-CAHPS projects