HCUP-US Technical Assistance

HCUP Overview Course

To learn more about HCUP, take the interactive, modular HCUP Overview Course that provides information about HCUP data, software tools and products. The course covers the features, capabilities and potential uses of HCUP resources. Included is information on where and how to access the data and tools, and technical support.

HCUP FAQs

The HCUP FAQs provide answers to commonly asked questions about HCUP databases, software tools, supplemental files, and other products. For questions not listed here, please contact HCUP User Support at HCUP@ahrq.gov.

Contact HCUP Central Distributor

If you have questions concerning the purchase of HCUP databases, please contact the HCUP Central Distributor by email HCUPDistributor@ahrq.gov, phone (toll-free) (866) 556-HCUP (4287), or fax (866) 792-5313.

HCUP Data Use Agreement Training Tool

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.

HCUP On-line Tutorial Series

To learn more about concepts essential to the conducting effective research with HCUP, refer to the interactive, modular HCUP On-line Tutorial Series. The courses are designed to answer technical questions you may have related to HCUP data and programs, such as:

How do I load HCUP data onto my computer and check that it has loaded correctly?
How were the HCUP samples designed?
How do I use HCUP data to produce national or regional estimates?

HCUP Publishing Requirements

For information on publishing with HCUP data, please review the HCUP publishing requirements.

HCUP Index Page

To search for an HCUP topic, please review the Index Page.

Contact HCUP User Support

If you have questions about HCUP databases, software tools, supplemental files, or other products, please contact HCUP User Support by email at hcup@ahrq.gov or call (toll-free) 1-866-290-HCUP (4287). International users, please contact HCUP User Support by email. HCUP research staff is trained in epidemiology, health services research, statistics, and economics, and is available to answer questions regarding the application of an HCUP tool or product to your work. Senior programming staff can also advise you on technical questions related to HCUP data and tools. Staff reviews messages daily and responds to inquiries within 3 business days.

	Technical Assistance HCUP User Support answers questions and provides technical assistance to HCUP users. This service is maintained by AHRQ through a Federal-State-Industry partnership.
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HCUP Overview Course To learn more about HCUP, take the interactive, modular HCUP Overview Course that provides information about HCUP data, software tools and products. The course covers the features, capabilities and potential uses of HCUP resources. Included is information on where and how to access the data and tools, and technical support.	HCUP FAQs The HCUP FAQs provide answers to commonly asked questions about HCUP databases, software tools, supplemental files, and other products. For questions not listed here, please contact HCUP User Support at HCUP@ahrq.gov.	Contact HCUP Central Distributor If you have questions concerning the purchase of HCUP databases, please contact the HCUP Central Distributor by email HCUPDistributor@ahrq.gov, phone (toll-free) (866) 556-HCUP (4287), or fax (866) 792-5313.

HCUP Data Use Agreement Training Tool 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. HCUP On-line Tutorial Series To learn more about concepts essential to the conducting effective research with HCUP, refer to the interactive, modular HCUP On-line Tutorial Series. The courses are designed to answer technical questions you may have related to HCUP data and programs, such as: How do I load HCUP data onto my computer and check that it has loaded correctly? How were the HCUP samples designed? How do I use HCUP data to produce national or regional estimates?	HCUP Publishing Requirements For information on publishing with HCUP data, please review the HCUP publishing requirements. HCUP Index Page To search for an HCUP topic, please review the Index Page.	Contact HCUP User Support If you have questions about HCUP databases, software tools, supplemental files, or other products, please contact HCUP User Support by email at hcup@ahrq.gov or call (toll-free) 1-866-290-HCUP (4287). International users, please contact HCUP User Support by email. HCUP research staff is trained in epidemiology, health services research, statistics, and economics, and is available to answer questions regarding the application of an HCUP tool or product to your work. Senior programming staff can also advise you on technical questions related to HCUP data and tools. Staff reviews messages daily and responds to inquiries within 3 business days.


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