Texas Outpatient Research Data File (OP RDF)
The Outpatient Research Data File (OP RDF) includes outpatient surgical and radiological data. This data is collected from hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Texas. Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2020, it also includes Freestanding Emergency Medical Center ED data.
The OP RDF includes outpatient data not included in the PUDF. It's ideal for researchers, universities, or government agencies studying specific concerns.
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Steps to Request OP RDF
IRB Due Dates
| IRB Application (finalized version) Due to THCIC Program by: | Date for IRB Review |
|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | No Meeting |
| 12-Jun 2025 | 11-Sep 2025 |
| 10-Jul 2025 | 9-Oct 2025 |
| 14-Aug 2025 | 13-Nov 2025 |
| 11-Sep 2025 | 11-Dec 2025 |
| 9-Oct 2025 | 8-Jan 2026 |
| 13-Nov 2025 | 12-Feb 2026 |
| 11-Dec 2025 | 12-Mar 2026 |
| 8-Jan 2026 | 9-Apr 2026 |
| 12-Feb 2026 | 15-May 2026 |
| 12-Mar 2026 | 11-Jun 2026 |
| 9-Apr 2026 | 9-Jul 2026 |
| 9-Apr 2026 | 9-Jul 2026 |
| August 2026 | No Meeting |
Data Dictionaries
Research Data Dictionary Through 3Q2015 (PDF format, 651 KB)
Research Data Dictionary 4Q2015 - 4Q2021 (PDF format 1.4 MB)
Research Data Dictionary to Present (PDF format, 1.4 MB)
Get in Touch
THCIC
Phone: 512-776-7261
Fax: 512-776-7740
Email: thcichelp@dshs.texas.gov
Courier Mailing Address
Texas Health Care Information Collection Texas Department of State Health Services Center for Health Statistics, MC 1898
1100 West 49th Street, Ste M-660
Austin, TX 78756
Mailing Address
Texas Health Care Information Collection Texas Department of State Health Services Center for Health Statistics, MC 1898
1100 West 49th Street, Ste M-660
PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time
System13 Help Desk
Phone: 888-308-4953
Email: thcichelp@system13.com
Resource Link: System13 THCIC Website
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