The New York State Department of Health (the Department) understands that enabling a range of clinical, public health, and health care services research requires certain direct and indirect identifiers, as well as potentially sensitive data elements.

Through the release of Research Files (RFs) via established request procedures, the Department supports the larger research ecosystem in New York State and across the country.

The Department has also made several Public Use Files (PUFs), de-identified datasets, available on its open data website, HealthDataNY. Please review these files before requesting data to determine if they will meet your needs.

Hospital Discharge Data (SPARCS)

Researchers who seek to purchase hospital discharge data RFs should visit the SPARCS Support page for application instructions and more information.

All-Payer Claims Data

All-Payer claims data are not currently available for researchers to purchase. Researchers who seek to purchase All-Payer claims data RFs when available, should visit APD Support for more information.