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Records That Are Not Processed Under The FOIA

• Public Use Files (PUFs) - Visit: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/researchers/statsdata.asp.
• Online Survey Certification and Report System (OSCAR).
• Privacy Act Requests - The administration of the Privacy Act is conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services's Office of Information Services, Enterprise Data Group, Division of Data Liaision and Distribution. Contact them via e-mail, visit CMS' Privacy Act Page or call the Data Disclosure Help Line: 410-786-3690.
• Statistical Data - Contact: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/researchers/statsdata.asp or contact them Customer Service section.
• The administration and production of many CMS Statistical Databases are under the auspices of the Enterprise Data Group of CMS. They can be contacted via our Customer Service section.
• Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MEDPAR) Records - Visit: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/researchers/statsdata/ or contact them via our Customer Service section.
• Letters written as inquiries or questions concerning CMS program issues, in which there is no request for federal records or documents are not processed under FOIA. Direct your inquiry or questions to the appropriate program office.
• You can obtain many CMS Manuals online or read how to order a hard copy here.