How CORI Data are Transmitted

CORI's report-generating software enables automated collection and submission of endoscopic exam data. Participating CORI physicians capture accurate clinical information associated with each endoscopic procedure and transmit these data to the repository weekly.

• The endoscopist enters data into the program in the endoscopy office or suite.
• Procedure reports are created and can be printed as soon as the data are entered.
• The CORI database is populated as the physician fills out the report.
• Each week, a transmission file is automatically prepared by removing all identifying patient, physician and site information from procedures performed during the week.
• The de-identified data is compressed and password-encrypted.
• The transmission file is sent using a modem, or over the internet using ftp, to host servers at CORI central.
• The transmitted file is unpacked, and automatically screened for obvious problems in completeness or quality.
• The data is then uploaded into our National Endoscopic Database.
• Quality assurance measures and detailed monitoring of data inclusion is regularly preformed by CORI's team of data analysts.

This process allows us to continually build the National Endoscopic Database. All CORI participants have access to this research data and are welcome to submit research proposals to our Research and Data services team.