Common use of Limitations/Caveats of CLNK Clause in Contracts

Limitations/Caveats of CLNK. (the Medical Conditions Link File) The CLNK provides a link from MEPS event files to the 1998 Medical Conditions File. When using the CLNK, data users/analysts should keep in mind that (1) conditions are self-reported and

Limitations/Caveats of CLNK. (the Medical Conditions Link File) The CLNK provides a link from MEPS event files to the 1998 Medical Conditions FileFile (HC-006). When using the CLNK, data users/analysts should keep in mind that (1) conditions are self-reported andand (2) there may be multiple conditions associated with a office-based medical provider visit. Users should also note that not all office-based medical provider visits link to the condition file.

Limitations/Caveats of CLNK. (the Medical Conditions Link File) The CLNK provides a link from MEPS event files to the 1998 Medical Conditions FileFile (HC-006). When using the CLNK, data users/analysts should keep in mind that (1) conditions are self-reported andand (2) there may be multiple conditions associated with a home health provider event. Users should also note that not all home health provider events link to the condition file.

Limitations/Caveats of CLNK. (the Medical Conditions Link File) The CLNK provides a link from the MEPS event files to the 1998 Medical Conditions File. When using the CLNK, data users/analysts should keep in mind that (1) conditions are self-reported and