User Workgroups FAQs on Case Mix Questions and Data Handling
Explore common user questions on case mix data, including the differences between single and multiple use, adding new users to projects, fee payment procedures, calculation methods, and guidelines regarding encrypted hard drives for MA APCD and Case Mix data delivery.
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Case Mix Questions Slides from User Workgroups
User Questions Multiple Use Question: What is the difference between Single Use and Multiple Use ? Answer: One extract for one project is considered a Single Use . One extract for multiple projects is considered Multiple Use . A research project can have multiple project goals, however. It s still considered single use as long as those goals are all tied to a single research purpose. Single Use, Multiple Use
User Questions Adding New Users Question: How do we add new users to our project? Answer: New users must sign confidentiality agreements. Send an email to casemix.data@state.ma.us or apcd.data@state.ma.us requesting a new user and we will unlock your IRBNet project so you can upload the confidentiality agreement. New Users, Amendments
User Questions - Fees Question: When do the fees need to be paid? Answer: The application fee must be received before we begin the review process. The data fees must be paid before we deliver the data extract to you. Question: Can we pay our fees using a credit card? Answer: Not at this time. Fees, Payment, Credit Card
User Questions Fees Question: How are fees calculated? Answer: Fees are calculated per file per extract, and depend on the type of use (single vs multiple). You can get multiple years of data in one extract with no change in price *Example* (based on Level 2, Single Use) 2014 Inpatient Discharge File = $1,050 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Inpatient Discharge File = still $1,050 Fees, Single Use, Multiple Use
Hard Drives Question: Can I keep the encrypted hard drive on which the MA APCD / Case Mix data is delivered? Answer: No. This drive must be returned to us. You should plan to keep a copy of the data on some other encrypted storage device. NOTE: Case Mix CDs do not need to be returned to CHIA Hard Drives, Delivery
