The implementation of the plan for providing access to extramural researchers was delayed due to unanticipated complications related to insuring that the Department privacy standards were fully implemented and delays in equipment delivery. The plan is expected to be fully implemented in February 2000. Modify and enhance MEPS to enable reporting on the quality of health care in America. The MEPS Household Component is a nationally representative survey of the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population which collects medical expenditure data at both the person and household levels. The Household Component collects detailed data on demographic characteristics, health conditions, health status, use of medical care services, charges and payments, access to care, satisfaction with care, health insurance coverage, income, and employment.
All data collection is successfully ongoing.
Results All data collection is successfully ongoing. Results All data collection is successfully ongoing. Indicator MEPS data collection successfully moved to ongoing survey mode from data collection every ten years. Results All data collection is successfully ongoing. 1997 expenditure data available.