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The COVID-19 Pandemic Demonstrated Why CDC Needs Data Authority						Print
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										timeline showing how long it took to access important data when COVID struckDATA AUTHORITY for CDC would enable secure, privacy protecting access to public health data in a timely and coordinated way. CDC must have access to data to lead effective national responses and support state and local health departments with detecting public health threats and respond in a health emergency.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC did not have the authority to access critical data needed for situational awareness, decision making, and saving lives. Authority is an essential step to effectively identify emerging public health threats and provide important information to inform decision making and drive public health action.It took too long to access important data when COVID struck.
TimelineiconSYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE DATA
							**EARLY 2020**
Under the Public Health Emergency, CDC uses existing syndromic surveillance infrastructure to robustly access and utilize zip code level data from emergency departments.
**BENEFITS: SYNDROMIC SURVELLANCE DATA**
CDC received more complete and localized emergency department data, including pediatric and health equity data, and could better track trends.TimelineiconHOSPITAL DATA
							**MARCH 2020**CDC requests all hospitals voluntarily report capacity data on available beds and ventilators.
**SEPTEMBER 2020**
CMS supports STLT and CDC requests to require all hospitals to report data. Compliance increased from 60% in July 2020 to 100% following this mandate.
**BENEFITS: HOSPITAL DATA**The number of hospitals reporting increased from 60% to 100%, improving allocation of lifesaving resources.TimelineiconLAB DATA (Including Race/Ethnicity)
							**JUNE 2020**
HHS required reporting of COVID-19 test results with race and ethnicity data to state and local health departments.
**BENEFITS: LAB DATA**CDC went from receiving zero COVID-19 laboratory test results from jurisdictions to up to 1.5 million per day to help track the virus.TimelineiconVACCINE DATA
							**LATE SUMMER/EARLY FALL 2020**
Vaccine providers are universally required to report vaccine administration data, along with key information on age, gender, and race to state and local health departments.
**BENEFITS: VACCINE DATA**CDC gained an increased ability to identify under-vaccinated populations and address health equity concerns.TimelineiconNURSING HOME DATA
							**MAY 2021**
CMS rule requires nursing homes to report staff and resident vaccination data to CDC.
**BENEFITS: NURSING HOME DATA**
Reporting increased from 20% to 100%, allowing CDC to better analyze breakthrough infections and vaccine effectiveness.Learn more:As of May 11, 2023, the federal COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, ending CDC’s authorization to collect certain types of public health data.
							
					
							Last Reviewed:  May 17, 2023						Source: 	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology
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