Federal Register #CDC20261387

CDC Requests Public Comment on National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Data Collection and Redesign

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is requesting public and federal agency feedback on the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose: - Soliciting comments on NHIS questionnaire content and data collection operations for 2027 - Planning a systemic redesign of the NHIS for implementation in 2028 - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information and feedback - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Redesign aims to use mixed-mode data collection (online, paper, in-person) - Focus on reducing operational costs and improving respondent experience - Maintaining data quality and utility, especially for child-level data - Seeking input on questionnaire structure, length, clarity, and mixed-mode implications - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public and federal agency comments on the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) continuing information collection. The extension covers continuation of current questionnaire content and data collection in 2027 and a systemic redesign of the NHIS to be implemented in 2028. The NHIS collects demographic and health-related information from a nationally representative sample of U.S. households to monitor public health trends and support health objectives. The redesign aims to incorporate mixed-mode data collection methods to reduce costs and improve respondent experience while maintaining data quality.

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