Research Data FAQ

Mount Sinai Data Warehouse 

  1. How can EPIC be utilized for random patient recruitment? 

    1. You can reach out to the Mount Sinai Data Warehouse (MSDW) for support in accessing clinical and operational data collected from Mount Sinai’s Epic Electronic Health Record. Please open a ticket using their MSDW Service Desk. 

  2. How can a researcher obtain a list of patients with a particular health condition? 

    1. You can reach out to the Mount Sinai Data Warehouse (MSDW) for support in accessing clinical and operational data collected from Mount Sinai’s EPIC Electronic Health Record. Please open a ticket using their MSDW Service Desk. For information on how to utilize EPIC for Research purposes, you can reach out to the IT Help Desk or (212) 241-HELP. 

  3. Where can one obtain economic or billing data for patients within Mount SInai Hospital?

    1. You may contact MSDW for information on Health Economic/Billing Data. There is information on the Research Roadmap regarding the Mount Sinai Data Warehouse (MSDW). 

EPIC 

  1. How can one link a research patient to an EPIC research study? 

    1. For information on how to link patients to research studies you may want to review the Research Roadmap’s Epic sections “Registering a New Clinical Trial Research Study” and “Linking a Patient to a Clinical Trial Research Study.” 

  2. How can one pull Electronic Medical Record (EMR) data from EPIC? 

    1. For information on how to utilize EPIC for Research purposes, you can reach out to the Mount Sinai Data Warehouse (MSDW) for support in accessing clinical and operational data collected from Mount Sinai’s Epic Electronic Health Record. Please open a ticket using their MSDW Service Desk. They will support you with any questions you may have about your inquiry.  

  3. How can a researcher retrieve patient information from EPIC’s Slicer Dicer? 

    1. There is information on the Research Roadmap regarding Slicer Dicer. For assistance or training, please contact the IT Help Desk or (212) 241-HELP.