September 23, 1998, Letter to the Secretary with Recommendations on the Use of the SLAITS Survey

National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics September 23, 1998 The Honorable Donna E. Shalala Secretary of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Shalala: The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), authorized by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, provides an unprecedented opportunity to expand health insurance coverage…

July 3, 1997, Letter to the HHS Data Council on the Outcome Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Data Collection Tool

National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics July 3, 1997 Bruce Vladeck, Ph.D. Administrator Health Care Financing Administration (HFCA) 200 Independence Ave., Rm. 314G Washington, D.C. 20201-0001 David Garrison Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Planning and Evaluation HHS 200 Independence Ave., Rm. 415F Washington, D.C. 20201-0001 Dear Dr. Vladek and Mr. Garrison: On June 24th…