Where are you in the process for requesting research identifiable data?
Helpful information you should know to guide you through the process
CMS Research Identifiable File (RIF) Policy Guide
The purpose of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Research Identifiable File (RIF) Policy Guide is to outline the policies that govern the disclosure of RIF data for research purposes. Researchers that request RIF data must also comply with the terms of the CMS Data Use Agreement (DUA).