MTPPI regularly uses a wide range of databases from multiple data sources, including administrative billing records and primary data collection efforts. The most important sources are listed below, organized by type of data. Most data arrives in 3480 Tape Cartridge format, is processed through MTPPI's minicomputer systems and is stored on high density DAT cartridges for future use. Select a database listed below for more information about that data.

	Administrative data usually results from insurance records or program enrollments, thus it includes records of procedures and provision of service. These data are usually intended to be exhaustive for the patient population covered. Administrative data Standard Analytical Files BMAD Beneficiary file EPO Bill file ESRD PMMIS Beneficiary file Expanded-Modified MedPAR - SNF Medicaid Tape to Tape (California, Georgia, Michigan) QC/ MedPAR HCFA National Claims History Repository Pennsylvania MedicAid AOR/BOR Outliers file Health Cost and Utilization Report
		Survey data is gathered on samples and extrapolated to draw policy conclusions. Survey data usually consists of information about individual patients and summary information on their medical status or past provision of service. National survey data Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey National Health Interview Survey National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Medical Expenditure Survey National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Nursing Home Survey National Home and Hospice Care Survey US Census
	Some other data sources are included under specialized data sources. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Many data sources have been acquired for use on specific projects or with restrictions on use and many more are available. Specialized data sources OECD International Health Data Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER), National Cancer Institute Vital Statistics and Mortality Data Pharmaceutical Redbook FDA Approved Drug database
		Provider of services databases include information about hospitals, physicians, outpatient centers, nursing homes, or other facilities where medical services are performed. Provider of service information ESRD Facility Survey AHA Guide to the Health Care Field Provider Specific file Provider of Services file

For more information on these data sources or to discuss the opportunities for research using these data sources, send e-mail to info@mtppi.org.

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