Save the Date: April 28–29 MEPS Data Users Workshop at AHRQ

Mark your calendars for a two-day, hands-on data users workshop on the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) April 28–29 in Rockville, Maryland. Day one of the workshop will consist of lectures designed to provide a general overview of MEPS, including information about survey design, file content and the construction of analytic files. Particular emphasis will be on health care utilization, expenditures and medical conditions. On day two, a laptop will be provided for each participant to use to apply the knowledge gained from the previous day's lectures and work with programmers and analysts on MEPS data. To fully benefit from the second day, participants should have some prior knowledge of MEPS. A basic knowledge of SAS software is desirable, but not essential. A full program description, registration form and logistical information will be available on the Workshops & Events page of the MEPS website in late February.

AHRQ Electronic Newsletter, February 10, 2015, Issue #458