National Center for Health Statistics

NCHS Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan KEY POINTS - The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) collects, analyzes and publishes timely, relevant, and accurate health data and statistics. - Our work builds on our core values of accuracy, integrity, objectivity, quality, and trust. - We are pursuing better and faster ways to collect health information. Mission The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) collects, analyzes, and disseminates timely, relevant, and accurate health data and statistics. Our products and services inform the public and guide program and policy decisions to improve our nation’s health. Vision NCHS will be a world-class innovator and provider of health data and statistics. Core values Our values are central to our mission and operations. - Accuracy: We ensure that our data and statistics are reliable sources of information. - Integrity: We uphold a high standard of transparency, accountability, and neutrality in our work. - Objectivity: We provide objective data and health statistics through credible methods. - Quality: We deliver products and services that are of the highest standards. - Trust: We promote collaboration among our partners and secure data sharing through data security, privacy, and confidentiality.