Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Edge Server Operations and Policy
Program Area: Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server
Question: Why was a new methodolgy chosen instead of leveraging Medicare's encounter reporting process?
Answer: Concerns were expressed by stakeholders about HHS having access to proprietary data and storing in a centralized repository. To respond to the concerns, HHS adopted the distributed data approach that eliminates the need for centralized data collection and helps ensure privacy through the application of masked enrollee identifiers.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 09, 2013
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