If you have not previously reviewed the Data Transfer Processes page of this website please do so prior to submitting a data transfer request.
CMS requires strict protocols to ensure de-identification and suppression guidelines for transferring data out of a secure environment are met. Dartmouth is required to track all transfers of data into Granite.
To request a file transfer out of Granite it is the responsibility of the requestor to ensure your data-set meets CMS suppression guidelines and the below guidelines are followed.
- Multiple file transfers for one DUA should all be included in one request ticket
- Indicate the priority option in the request ticket
- A brief description of your concise output
- Counts must be included with any rates
- If you are reporting events, you must include the number of beneficiaries
- Indicate if the data is publication ready or for intermediate results review
- Show frequency for each value of each variable that is categorical and included in the output
- Include the location of the script that generated the output and any associated log file