Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Access to Care 2012 Research Files Now Available.

Important News …

Access to Care 2012 Research Files Now Available.  CMS is pleased to announce the availability of the 2012 Access to Care research files.  First time MCBS users interested in these data, please contact CMS’ Research Data Assistance Center (ResDAC) (http://www.resdac.org) to get more information about accessing MCBS data files.  Current users, please contact ResDAC to update your current Data Use Agreement and for instructions regarding payment submission.  For more information about the MCBS Access to Care research files please visit the MCBS website at www.cms.hhs.gov/mcbs.

Other Updates …

  • Access to Care 2012 Supplemental Files Available.  CMS has separated the following supplemental RICs from the standard 2012 Access to Care files: RicKN (Beneficiary Knowledge & Information Needs), RicRX (Medicare Drug Coverage Knowledge/Experience) and RicPA (Patient Activation).  To obtain these files as part of your 2012 Access to Care request, please note the specific supplemental file you wish to obtain on your DUA request.  Supplemental files will be made available to approved researchers purchasing the standard Access to Care files at no additional charge.


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