Developmental Studies to Improve the National Health Care Surveys

Dear Mr. Zirger, The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on CDC's "Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations," notice with comment period on "Developmental Studies to improve the National Health Care Surveys." APhA represents pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in all practice settings, including but not limited to community pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, specialty pharmacies, community health centers, physician offices, ambulatory clinics, managed care organizations, hospice settings, and government facilities. Our members strive to improve medication use, advance patient care, and enhance public health. Full comments are attached.