The Innovator program provides access to RIF data through the CMS Virtual Data Research Center (VRDC).
The program applies to:
- Organizations wishing to use RIF data to create a tool or product that will be sold
- Organizations wishing to use RIF data to conduct analyses to support their business needs
- For-profit organizations using RIF data for research
- Organizations with a for-profit collaborator
Unique features of Innovator research:
- Required to use the VRDC and access only data available in the VRDC
- Can sell output or reports
- Request packet requires additional CMS review