How can the data be used? Are there project-specific restricted uses?

SPARCS hospital discharge data can be used for healthcare-related research, rate determinations, and other approved purposes. Data use must adhere to the minimum necessary use standard, ensuring that only the data necessary for the approved project is used. Identifiable data elements are only approved if essential for the project and if patient privacy can be protected. SPARCS data cannot be used for marketing, commercial use, legal claims, or to identify clinical trial patients.