CDC Seeks Comments on Confidential Health Data Form Access
Published Date: 6/11/2025
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Summary
The CDC is asking for public feedback on a new form to access confidential health data, giving everyone 30 more days to share their thoughts. This affects researchers and agencies who use this info, aiming to make the process clearer and less of a hassle. No big costs or deadlines yet, just a chance to help shape how data is collected and used.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Researchers: 3‑Hour RDC Proposal Requirement
If you are a researcher or an agency requesting access to confidential National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data, you must complete the Research Data Center (RDC) proposal form. CDC asked OMB to reinstate this collection for three years with a total burden of 990 hours (330 hours per year); CDC estimates about 110 respondents per year and about 3 hours per response.
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