Ebook: SAS Programming with Medicare Administrative Data

This book is the most comprehensive resource available for using Medicare data with SAS. Knowing how to use Medicare data to answer common research and business questions is a critical skill for many SAS users. Due to its complexity, Medicare data requires specific programming knowledge in order to be applied accurately. Programmers need to understand the Medicare program in order to interpret and utilize its data. With this book, readers will learn the entire process of programming with Medicare data--from obtaining access to data; to measuring cost, utilization, and quality; to overcoming common challenges. Each chapter includes exercises that challenge the reader to apply concepts to real-world programming tasks. The book offers beginners a programming project template to follow from beginning to end. It also includes more complex questions and discussions that are appropriate for advanced users. --