1. The CMS Data Navigator Marc Wynne, Senior Advisor Office of Enterprise Management CMS

2. 2 Finding data on CMS.gov can be challenging: Data are often difficult to locate Search engine functionality has historically been limited Users must regularly wade through multiple pages of results Once found, web links to data sets are sometimes broken This experience frustrates researchers, stakeholders, and CMS employees alike The Problem

3. Recent Improvements 3 Recent changes in the CMS and HHS web space has improved access to CMS data, but there is still room for improvement: An improved, Google-like search engine makes searching for specific topics faster, but finding specific data/information remains challenging. Includes only select data on the Medicare program such as Hospital and Nursing Home Compare, survey results (CAHPS, HCAHPS, HHCAPHS), and quality. Includes only a subset of data found on CMS.Gov.

4. The Solution 4 The CMS Data Navigator: Connecting People with Data Stakeholders Researchers Policy Makers CMS /HHS/ Federal Agencies General Public The Data Navigator was designed in response to the frustration and complaints expressed by our stakeholders to improve access to CMS data. Key Themes and Overarching Goals Access to Data Customer Service and Responsiveness Stakeholder Experience Transparency Transformation

5. Data Navigator A B C’s 5 Simple, Point-and-Click Interface Supports Basic or Advanced Keyword Searches Valuable to All Users - Novice to Expert CMS.Gov Data Files Reports/Papers/ Chart Books External Sites STAKEHOLDERS Search Locate Review Characteristics

6. Data Navigator Do’s and Don’ts 6 What Navigator Does What Navigator Doesn't Do Simplifies Searches Connects People with Data Supports CMS Data and Information Infrastructure Reduces Administrative Burden (FOIA) Compromise Privacy (PHI) Compromise Security Replace Medicare.Data.Gov or Health.Data.Gov     Supersede or Replace Data Access Requirements

7. Data Navigator Vision 7 CMS WEBSITES EXTERNAL WEBSITES CMS DATA

8. Data Navigator Vision 8 CMS WEBSITES EXTERNAL WEBSITES CMS DATA

9. Demonstration 9