By accessing or using OpenHealthData ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
These terms apply to all users including healthcare vendors, consultants, providers, government agencies, researchers, and members of the public.
All data presented on OpenHealthData is sourced from publicly available datasets published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
OpenHealthData does not create, modify, or editorially alter the underlying quality scores, ratings, or outcome measures. We transform and present CMS data to make it more accessible. Data accuracy is subject to CMS reporting cycles, which are updated quarterly.
OpenHealthData is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CMS or any government agency.
Nothing on this Platform constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Quality scores and performance metrics reflect administrative and outcomes data reported to CMS and should not be used as the sole basis for selecting a healthcare provider.
You should always consult a licensed physician, specialist, or other qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. OpenHealthData expressly disclaims any liability arising from reliance on information presented on the Platform for medical purposes.
References to providers as "highest scoring," "top rated," or similar language reflect CMS-reported performance metrics only. OpenHealthData does not independently verify, certify, endorse, or recommend any healthcare provider, facility, or organization listed on the Platform.
A high score does not guarantee quality of care for any individual patient. A low score does not mean a provider is unsafe or unsuitable. Data reflects population-level outcomes and should be interpreted in context.
CMS data is released on a quarterly basis. There may be a lag between real-world changes at a facility and the data reflected on this Platform. OpenHealthData makes reasonable efforts to update data following each CMS release but does not guarantee that all information is current at any given time.
Users relying on this data for business, research, or operational decisions should verify currency directly with CMS sources at data.cms.gov.
You may use the Platform for lawful purposes including:
You may not scrape, systematically download, or reproduce Platform content for commercial redistribution without written permission from OpenHealthData.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OpenHealthData and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform or reliance on information contained herein.
The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
The underlying CMS data is in the public domain. The OpenHealthData platform design, user interface, visualizations, and proprietary analysis are owned by OpenHealthData and may not be reproduced without permission.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. The date of the most recent revision is indicated at the top of this page.
Questions about these Terms may be directed to: hello@openhealthdata.com