This privacy policy applies to all web sites owned and operated by Research & Planning Consultants LP (RPC). RPC is committed to protecting your right to privacy when visiting our web sites. We recognize that when you share your personal information with us, you expect us to treat that information in a responsible manner. This privacy statement discloses what information we gather, how we use that information, and how you can correct or change that information. By using this website you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Notice.

Information you give us: If you choose to register with the Health Data Store, we will ask that you provide us with contact information (name, phone number and e-mail address) and demographic information (company name and mailing address). We may use your contact information to send you information about us, respond to your requests, improve our service and site usability, and contact you when necessary. In addition, our marketing department may also use demographic information to measure interest in our products and services. We may also add subscribers to listservs in order to send out timely updates on data resources. You may revise your registration profile at any time.

E-mail Communication: On our site, you may request information regarding our products and services, including technical support and customer service, by using online forms. We ask that you provide certain contact information to allow us to fulfill your request and to send you the requested information.

Automatic Information: When you visit the RPC site, we send one or more cookies - a small file containing a string of characters - to your computer that uniquely identifies your browser. We use cookies to improve the quality of our service by storing user preferences and tracking user trends, such as how people search. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some RPC features and services may not function properly if your cookies are disabled.

Security of your Information: We work to protect the security of your information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software which encrypts information you input. Because you are a valued customer, your information will not be shared with third parties, unless legally required to do so. Privacy Policy Changes: In the future, we may need to change this policy. All changes will be included on this web site so that you will always know what information we gather, how we might use that information, and whether we will disclose it to anyone. This policy was last updated on September 12, 2006. If you have questions about the RPC website privacy policy, please send an email to information@rpcconsulting.com or write Research & Planning Consultants LP, 505 E. Huntland, Suite 270, Austin, TX 78755, Attn: Marketing. Any use of Research & Planning Consultants LP (also known herein as RPC) website, www.rpcconsulting.com, constitutes the user’s agreement to abide by the following terms and conditions. The user agrees and acknowledges that the information contained in this web site is intended to serve only as a guide and basis for general comparisons and evaluations, but not as the sole basis upon which any specific conduct will be recommended or taken. RPC owns and operates this website, and makes no guarantees or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of or results to be obtained from accessing and using the information found herein.
The user understands and agrees that use of materials provided at this site are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property.

HCRIS Data Disclaimer: Certain information on or accessible through this web site was obtained from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS has stated to us that it has made a reasonable effort to ensure that the provided data/records/reports are up-to-date, accurate, complete, and comprehensive at the time of disclosure. This information from CMS reflects data as reported to the Healthcare Cost Report Information System (HCRIS) by Medicare fiscal intermediaries. CMS represents that these reports are a true and accurate representation of the data on file at CMS. Authenticated information is only accurate as of the point in time of validation and verification by CMS. CMS is not responsible for data that is misrepresented, misinterpreted or altered in any way. Derived conclusions and analysis generated from this data are not to be considered attributable to CMS or HCRIS.

Limitation of Liability: To the extent permitted by law, RPC shall not be liable to the user or anyone else for any loss or injury caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by its construction and publication of this web site or for any decision made, or action taken, in reliance on the contents hereof. In no event shall RPC have any liability for lost profits or for indirect, special, punitive or consequential damages, or for any liability to any third party, even if it is advised of the possibility of such damages.

You also agree that any liability of Research & Planning Consultants LP related to this web site and its contents shall not exceed the amount that you have paid to it for the use of this site. In no event will RPC be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use, ability to use, or the results of use of this site, any websites linked to this site or the materials or information contained at any or all such sites.

Governing Law: Use of this web site shall be deemed to have occurred in the State of Texas. The terms of this disclaimer, notice and agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with Texas law.

Copyright and Limitations of Use: This website, including, without limitation, the images and information contained herein, are the property of Research & Planning Consultants LP and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. By using this site, you agree not to reproduce, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish, broadcast or circulate any of the contents of this web site to anyone without the express, prior written consent of Research & Planning Consultants L.P.

If you have purchased a subscription, RPC grants to you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the web site and the information and reports available from, or generated by, the web site for your internal business purposes during the applicable subscription period. You agree to restrict access to your login and password so that no person other than you uses it to gain access to the web site.

Termination: Your rights to access this web site will be terminated in the event of default under the Agreement. In the event that a provision of the Agreement is determined to violate any law or is unenforceable the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

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