- By signing the Data Use Agreement (DUA) users of CMS data agree that any use of CMS data in the creation of any document (manuscript, table, chart, study, report, etc.) concerning the purpose specified in section 4 of their DUA must adhere to CMS' current cell size suppression policy. This policy stipulates that no cell (eg. admittances, discharges, patients) less than 11 may be displayed. Also, no use of percentages or other mathematical formulas may be used if they result in the display of a cell less than 11. By signing the DUA, the users agree to abide by these rules an, therefore, will not be required to submit any written documents for CMS review.
- If a user is unsure if they meet the above criteria, they may submit their written products for CMS review. CMS agrees to make a determination about approval and to notify the user within 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of findings. CMS may withhold approval for publication only if it determines that the format in which data are presented may result in identification of individual beneficiaries.
- If a user wishes to submit their written product for review it should be submitted to:
Director, Division of Privacy Compliance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services OIS/EASG/DPC 7500 Security Boulevard Mailstop: N2-04-27 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
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