DataDirect has two versions:
Deidentified DataDirect has deidentifed data, where all patient identifying information has been removed.
PHI DataDirect includes Protected Health Information (PHI), which allows patients to be identified. PHI includes Medical Record Number (MRN), patient name, date of birth and other data used to identify a patient. .
The table below highlights the major differences between the two versions of DataDirect.
| Deidentified DataDirect | PHI DataDirect |
|---|---|
| Data is deidentified, date shifted | Protected Health Information (PHI) is included; dates are real |
| Data refreshed quarterly | Data refreshed nightly, with the exception of billing data |
| Data is stored on HIPPA compliant server | Data is stored on the researcher’s HIPAA compliant server |
