All-Payer Database

Background

In 2011, New York State passed legislation authorizing the creation of an All-Payer Database (APD). The complexities of the health care system as well as lack of comparative data on how services are accessed, provided, and paid for were the driving force behind this legislation. The APD is to serve as a key data and analytical resource for policy makers and researchers.

In 2016, the New York State Department of Health (the Department) secured a warehousing and analytics vendor, issued proposed regulations, and began the implementation of the APD.

The APD is developing new capabilities within the Department, including more advanced and comprehensive analytics to support decision making, policy development, and research, while also enhancing data security by protecting patient privacy through encryption and de-identification of potentially identifying information.

The APD provides the Department with a comprehensive picture of health care being provided to New Yorkers by supporting consumer transparency needs regarding quality, safety, and costs of care. The systematic integration of technology and the weaving of previously fragmented data sources has created a key resource to support data analyses that address health care trends, needs, improvements, and opportunities.

All-Payer Database Guidance Manual (PDF)

All-Payer Database Data Release Program

All-Payer claims data are not currently available for researchers to purchase. It is anticipated that Limited Research Files will be available for requests in Quarter 4 of 2026. For additional information about the program and anticipated availability, please refer to the APD Data Release Program Frequently Asked Questions.

All-Payer Claims Data Public Use Files

The New York State Department of Health (the Department) is committed to increasing access to All-Payer claims data through the release of Public Use Files (PUFs).

PUFs are de-identified datasets tailored to support policymakers, researchers, and the public by providing data for research, reporting, and analysis free of charge.

All-Payer claims data PUFs are available in multiple formats on the Departments open data portal, HealthDataNY.

While researchers may find PUFs to be helpful resources, we understand that they may not meet all needs. Researchers who seek more granular data through the purchase of Research Files (RFs) visit the New York State Health Connector for All-Payer claims data.

NYS Health Connector

The APD's public-facing website, the NYS Health Connector, launched on May 16, 2018. The NYS Health Connector provides multiple data dashboards as a resource for consumers, researchers, and the general public.