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The CMS Data Navigator. Marc Wynne, Senior Advisor Office of Enterprise Management CMS. The Problem. Finding data on CMS.gov can be challenging : Data are often difficult to locate Search engine functionality has historically been limited
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The CMS Data Navigator Marc Wynne, Senior Advisor Office of Enterprise Management CMS
The Problem • Finding data on CMS.gov can be challenging: • Data are often difficult to locate • Search engine functionality has historically been limited • Users must regularly wade through multiple pages of results • Once found, web links to data sets are sometimes broken • This experience frustrates researchers, stakeholders, and CMS employees alike
Recent Improvements Recent changes in the CMS and HHS web space has improved access to CMS data, but there is still room for improvement: • An improved, Google-like search engine makes searching for specific topics faster, but finding specific data/information remains challenging. • Includes only select data on the Medicare program such as Hospital and Nursing Home Compare, survey results (CAHPS, HCAHPS, HHCAPHS), and quality. • Includes only a subset of data found on CMS.Gov.
The Solution The CMS Data Navigator: Connecting People with Data The Data Navigator was designed in response to the frustration and complaints expressed by our stakeholders to improve access to CMS data. Key Themes and Overarching Goals Access to Data Customer Service and Responsiveness Stakeholder Experience Transparency Transformation Stakeholders Researchers Policy Makers CMS /HHS/ Federal Agencies General Public
Data Navigator A B C’s A Locate Search Data Files CMS .Gov B STAKEHOLDERS Reports/Papers/ Chart Books External Sites Review Characteristics • Simple, Point-and-Click Interface • Supports Basic or Advanced Keyword Searches • Valuable to All Users - Novice to Expert C
What Navigator Does Data Navigator Do’s and Don’ts What Navigator Doesn't Do Simplifies Searches Compromise Privacy (PHI) Connects People with Data Compromise Security Supports CMS Data and Information Infrastructure Supersede or Replace Data Access Requirements Replace Medicare.Data.Gov or Health.Data.Gov Reduces Administrative Burden (FOIA)
Data Navigator Vision CMS DATA CMS WEBSITES EXTERNAL WEBSITES
Data Navigator Vision CMS DATA CMS WEBSITES EXTERNAL WEBSITES
