Purchase HCUP Data

Getting Access to AHRQ HCUP Databases

Create an Online HCUP Central Distributor Account Complete Training and HCUP Data User Agreement (DUA) Purchase HCUP Data Frequently Asked Questions

Keep in Mind

HCUP data organizations decide what, if any, State-level data are available through the HCUP Central Distributor. See Availability of HCUP Databases Across States and Years.
Participating data organizations set the price of their data. Some data organizations offer reduced pricing for AHRQ grantees, students, and/or non-profit organizations. Database prices can be found on the Central Distributor Online Reporting System.

Quick Guides

All forms and agreements are provided for reference only. All required signed documents must be submitted through CDORS by creating and logging into your account.

General

HCUP Central Distributor User Guide

PDF, 401 KB

Applications

HCUP Nationwide Databases and Supplemental Files Database Catalog

Excel, 46 KB

HCUP State Databases and Supplemental Files Application Kit

PDF, 1.01 MB

HCUP State Databases and Supplemental Files Catalog

Excel, 186 KB

Guide for Preparing the Statement of Intended Use for State Databases

PDF, 182 KB; HTML

Additional HCUP Data Use Agreements (DUAs)

PDF, 1.09 MB

HCUP State Data Re-Use Request Application

PDF, 655 KB

Transfer Custody of HCUP Data Application

PDF, 716 KB

Agreements

HCUP DUA for Nationwide Databases

PDF, 528 KB; HTML

HCUP DUA for State Databases

PDF, 533 KB; HTML

Responsibilities of the HCUP Data Purchaser

PDF, 70 KB; HTML

Indemnification Clause

PDF, 76 KB; HTML

The release of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) data is made possible through a Federal-State-Industry partnership sponsored by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The HCUP Central Distributor Online Reporting System (CDORS) that facilitates the distribution of the HCUP data is operated by TurningPoint-DSFederal JV LLC (contract number: HHSM500201600039I). Payment processing services for the purchase of HCUP data is performed by NORC at the University of Chicago (contract number: 75Q80123D00001), as AHRQ's primary contractor for the development of HCUP data.

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Getting Access to AHRQ HCUP Databases

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