CMS Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC) FAQs
Guidance for CMS Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC) FAQs Web Page
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 01, 2020
The CMS VRDC is a virtual research environment that provides timelier access to Medicare and Medicaid program data in a more efficient and cost effective manner. Researchers working in the CMS VRDC will have direct access to approved data files and be able to conduct their analysis within the CMS secure environment.
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