Twelve peer-reviewed papers. Numerous presentations and proceedings. Indicator Customer satisfaction data from use of MEPS tapes and products was rated at 85 percent. This survey was conducted under the clearance of the Agency's generic customer satisfaction survey approval. All requests received by the Center responsible for MEPS were responded to within 5 working days of request.
Efforts continue to decrease the response time.
Facilitate use of MEPS data and associated products as tools by extramural researchers, policymakers, purchasers, and plans. Indicator Inclusion of MEPS data in extramural research grants with AHRQ and other funders. 1999 is the first year where the MEPS data have been available in time to be included in research applications. Indicator Plan for extramural researcher access to MEPS data fully implemented. 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.