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The purpose of the NIA Data LINKAGE Program (LINKAGE) is to link NIA-funded study data with existing datasets from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other sources and establish a cloud-based environment to support data accessibility and sharing. In providing these resources free of charge, LINKAGE aims to reduce resource cost and time barriers and promote access for researchers.
Past Webinars
View past recordings and other information for past webinars below.
March 9, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET | Using the National Dementia Workforce Study – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) linked with CMS data. The NDWS team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data were presented along with information on how to access NDWS-CMS linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using NDWS-CMS linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
Donovan Maust and Joanne Spetz will be the speakers.
February 10, 2026, 1-2 p.m. ET | Using the Understanding Cohort Effects on Stroke, VCID, and Cognition After Major Epidemiologic Transitions – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the Understanding Cohort Effects on Stroke, VCID, and Cognition After Major Epidemiologic Transitions (Formerly: The REasons for Geographic And Racial Difference in Stroke (REGARDS) study linked with CMS data. The REGARDS team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data were presented along with information on how to access REGARDS-CMS linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using REGARDS-CMS linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
Suzanne Judd was the speaker.
May 13, 2025 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET | Using Panel Study of Income Dynamics – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) linked with CMS data. The PSID team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data were presented along with information on how to access PSID-CMS linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using PSID-CMS linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
Esther Friedman and Noura Insolera attended as speakers.
March 13, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET | Using Long Life Family Study – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the Long Life Family Study (LLFS) linked with CMS data. The LLFS team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data were presented along with information on how to access LLFS-CMS linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using LLFS-CMS linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
Mary Wojczynski , Shiow Jiuan Jin (Rosa) , and Mike Province attended as speakers.
Oct. 29, 2024 | Using Long-Term Care (LTC) Data Cooperative – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the Long-Term Care (LTC) Data Cooperative linked with CMS data. The LTC Data Cooperative team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data were presented along with information on how to access LTCDC-CMS linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using LTCDC-CMS linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
Stephanie Kissam, MPH, Vincent Mor, Ph.D., and Amy Recker, MPH attended as speakers.
Sept. 26, 2024 | Using National Health and Aging Trends Study – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) linked with CMS data. The NHATS team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data were presented along with information on how to access NHATS-CMS linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using NHATS-CMS linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
Jennifer Schrack, Ph.D., M.S. and Maureen Skehan, MSPH attended as speakers.
Aug. 21, 2024 | Using Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center (RADC) linked with CMS data. The RADC team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data was presented along with information on how to access RADC-CMS linked data. Additionally, used case examples of using RADC-CMS linked data was provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
July 24, 2024 | Using National Long Term Care Survey – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the National Long Term Care Survey (NLTCS) linked with CMS data. The NLTCS team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data were presented along with information on how to access NLTCS-CMS linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using NLTCS-CMS linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
P.J. Eric Stallard, ASA, MAAA, FCA and Arseniy Yashkin, Ph.D attended as speakers.
June 26, 2024 | Limitations of Medicaid Data
This webinar focused on the limitations of Medicaid data. Examples of linked Medicare data were presented along with information on how to access the linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using Medicaid linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
June 12, 2024 | Using Understanding America Study – CMS Linked Data
This webinar featured the Understanding America Study (UAS) linked with CMS data. The UAS team presented an overview of their study and the CMS data they offer to researchers. Examples of linked data were presented along with information on how to access UAS-CMS linked data. Additionally, use case examples of using UAS-CMS linked data were provided to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked CMS data.
Orla Hayden and Jill Darling attended as speakers.
May 29, 2024 | Medicare Data Overview and Linked Data Products
The webinar provided an overview of Medicare data and the different data types available from CMS. Additionally, the LINKAGE team presented a high-level review of the data linkage process and informed researchers of the benefits of using linked Medicare data research files. Use case examples of data utilization were also presented to highlight the research that can be accomplished through linked Medicare data.
Contact Information
Please contact support@linkagesupport.zendesk.com or NIACMSDataRequest@mail.nih.gov for questions you have about the webinar series.