HCUP Data Use Agreement Training

All purchasers and users of HCUP data must complete the HCUP Data Use Agreement (DUA) Training Course and sign an HCUP DUA before receipt of the data.

• Emphasize the importance of data protection
• Reduce the risk of inadvertent violations
• Describe your individual responsibility when using HCUP data.

• Launch Interactive HCUP Training Course
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• View Accessible HCUP DUA Training Course (Text Only)
  As an alternative, you may view a Section 508 compliant text-only version of the course.

• Data Use Agreement for the Nationwide Databases (PDF file, 330 KB; HTML)
• Data Use Agreement for the State Databases (PDF file, 325 KB; HTML)

• Responsibilities of the Data Purchaser (PDF file, 108 KB; HTML)
• Indemnification Clause (PDF file, 122 KB; HTML)

All requests for State Databases require a "Statement of Intended Use". Please consider preparing this narrative before initiating your order. A guide is provided below. If you do not provide all of the information required, the processing of your request will be delayed as the AHRQ reviewers seek additional clarification.

• Guide for Preparing the Statement of Intended Use for State Databases (PDF file, 143 KB; HTML)

• Additional Requirements from the State of California (PDF file, 112 KB; HTML)

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