CDC Seeks Input on Smarter Survey Design Plans Through 2029
Published Date: 3/9/2026
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Summary
The CDC wants your thoughts on a plan to improve how they design and test surveys from 2026 to 2029. This effort helps make sure questions are clear and accurate, affecting anyone involved in health data collection. Comments are open until May 8, 2026, and this project aims to keep data collection smart without adding extra hassle or costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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CDC Survey Testing Project (2026–2029)
The CDC plans a generic clearance called CCQDER to design and test questionnaires from 2026 through 2029. An average of 55,900 people per year may be asked to participate, with an estimated total respondent burden of 14,100 hours per year.
Large Annual RANDS Methodological Survey
As part of CCQDER, the RANDS methodological survey is expected to collect about 49,800 responses each year, with each response averaging 15 minutes and totaling about 12,450 burden hours annually. These RANDS contacts will be conducted by in-person, telephone, or web methods as part of the 2026–2029 activities.
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