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SEER-Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (SEER-MHOS) Linked Data Resource
The SEER-MHOS data set is a resource to research health outcomes in cancer. It is based on a linkage between the NCI's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER)
cancer registry and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (MHOS) that provides information about the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of Medicare Advantage Organization enrollees.
To stay up to date on the data linkage, please join the SEER-MHOS Listserv.
- Cancer Registry Data
- Medicare Health Outcomes Survey Data
- Medicare Advantage Enrollment Data
- Part D Enrollment and Claims Data
Announcements
CMS Research Data Request & Access Policy
In response to the CMS Research Data Request & Access Policy, NCI will identify an enclave environment for the SEER-CMS data resources: SEER-Medicare, SEER-MHOS, SEER-CAHPS, and SEER-Medicaid. Please monitor this section for updates.
Introduction to the SEER-MHOS Data Resource
Details for Researchers
SEER-MHOS Data
Obtaining the SEER-MHOS Data
Data Support
Support for Researchers
Data Policies & Privacy Issues
Information regarding data policies and privacy/confidentiality considerations for using SEER-MHOS data.
More About Policies & PrivacyFrequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the SEER-MHOS dataset.
See the FAQs