UNISYNC™ GOVDATA SERVICE FAQ

UniSync™ GovData SFTP Service delivers core Government Healthcare Data to Your SFTP Endpoint. AI Certified. Current. Ready to use. Free.

  • 6 core datasets (NDC, NPPES, ICD-10, HCPCS, MCO Enrollment, SDUD).

  • Enterprise security: SSH-key only, chroot isolation, BAA + Post-Quantum ready.

  • AI certified with quality scoring, schema validation, and SHA-256 checksums.

  • 11-digit NDC normalization.

  • Delta files and change logs for every delivery.

  • Self-service portal for SSH key management and usage dashboard.

  • Ticket and email support.

  • No existing CureIS relationship needed.

  • We never sell customer data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CureIS UniSync GovData SFTP Service?

The UniSync GovData SFTP Service automatically retrieves, AI-certifies, and securely delivers core government healthcare reference datasets every managed care organization depends on. The free tier includes:

  • FDA NDC Directory
  • CMS NPPES / NPI Registry
  • HCPCS Level II
  • ICD-10-CM/PCS
  • MCO Enrollment
  • SDUD

Powered by the CureIS UniSync™ Healthcaere Data Management Platform+  the service delivers data normalized, quality-scored, delta-enabled, and SHA-256 verified, ready for immediate loading into your claims, formulary, provider directory, or risk-adjustment systems.

Why do government agencies distribute data primarily via HTTP/FTP?

Federal agencies such as the FDA and CMS were designed for broad public access, so they continue to publish reference datasets primarily through standard HTTP downloads or legacy FTP servers. These methods lack the encryption, authentication, and logging controls required by modern enterprise security frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, etc.). As a result, health plans and MCOs must either:

  • Build costly custom middleware and proxy solutions, or
  • Rely on slow, error-prone manual downloads, or
  • Accept compliance risk by relaxing internal policies.

The CureIS UniSync GovData SFTP Service removes this friction, delivering the same authoritative government data – but with AI certification and delivered via the secure protocol your IT and compliance teams trust.

Is the UniSync GovData SFTP Service really free?

Yes, completely free for the baseline tier. No contract. No credit card. No usage limits. No selling of your data. Register in under 5 minutes at our self-service portal and receive weekly certified files immediately. Premium tiers (daily updates, REST API, dedicated tenant, advanced agentic features) will be rolled out in 2026 for organizations that need higher velocity or deeper integration.

Which government datasets are available now?

Dataset Description Key processing Cadence
FDA NDC Directory

SOURCE: FDA/HHS

 Complete drug product reference data including manufacturer, labeler, product, and package codes. Essential for pharmacy claims processing, formulary management, and CMS submissions. SHA-256 certified • 11-digit CMS normalization • Deduplication & labeler code validation • AI quality scoring • Delta-enabled change detection. Weekly
CMS NPPES NPI REGEISTRY

SOURCE: CMS

 The authoritative National Plan and Provider Enumeration System registry for individual providers and organizations. Required for provider credentialing, claims, and directory accuracy. SHA-256 certified • Full 8GB weekly replacement pre-processed and indexed • AI anomaly detection • Delta files with insert/update/delete logs. Weekly
HCPCS Level II

SOURCE: CMS

Billing codes for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, supplies, ambulance services, injectables, and Medicare-specific items. Critical for high-cost, high-audit-risk service lines in MA, D-SNP, and LTSS populations.

SHA-256 certified • AI-driven schema validation & quality scoring • Delta-enabled • Retroactive change flagging.

 Quarterly
ICD-10-CM/PCS

SOURCE: CMS

Diagnosis and procedure codes that underpin every claim, encounter, quality measure, and risk adjustment calculation. FY2026 includes 487 new diagnosis codes plus mid-year updates.

 SHA-256 certified • AI validation against official guidelines • Delta files with full change tracking • Mid-year update capture.

Twice Annually (October 1, April 1)

How does AI certification work?

Our Agentic AI pipeline performs six layers of validation on every file before delivery:

  1. Schema validation against official government specifications.
  2. Format normalization (e.g., 10-digit → 11-digit NDC).
  3. AI-driven quality scoring and anomaly detection.
  4. Change detection (delta files + full change logs).
  5. SHA-256 checksum generation at every stage.
  6. Certification metadata JSON with timestamps, record counts, and processing notes.

The result: audit-ready, provenance-complete files that compliance teams can trust without “we downloaded it from the government site” explanations.

How secure is the service?

Enterprise security is non-negotiable:

  • SSH-key-only authentication (passwords disabled)
  • Chroot jail isolation per user
  • TLS 1.3 encryption
  • Fail2ban brute-force protection
  • Full access logging and usage analytics
  • Business Associate Agreement (BAA) – applicable only for premium tiers
  • Post-quantum-ready roadmap

Your data never leaves a CureIS-controlled, compliant environment until it lands in your private SFTP directory. The CureIS UniSync platform is continuously hardened and has had zero reportable breaches in two decades.

How do I get started?

  1. Visit our self-service portal.
  2. Complete the 5-minute self-service registration (organization details + SSH public key)
  3. Receive instant confirmation and your dedicated SFTP credentials
  4. Connect and begin receiving files on the government publication schedule

No IT project. No services engagement. No existing CureIS relationship required.

Do you sell customer data?

No. We never sell your data.

Do I need to be a current CureIS customer?

No. The GovData SFTP Service is open to any managed care organization, Medicare Advantage plan, Medicaid MCO, or ACO that needs clean government reference data. It is the perfect on-ramp to the full UniSync platform and our expanding suite of autonomous AI agents.

How does the UniSync GovData SFTP service help with compliance and audits?

Every delivery includes immutable certification metadata, SHA-256 manifests, version history, and delta reports. Auditors can see exactly when data was retrieved, certified, and delivered, eliminating a major source of reference-data-related findings. It directly unblocks NDC Data Agent deployments that were previously blocked by SFTP-only policies.

Will there be more datasets available?

The service will be expanded in 2026 with additional free datasets and a premium tier including daily updates, delta files + API access, priority support.

How does UniSync GovData SFTP service fit into the broader Agentic AI Initiative and UniSync platform?

GovData is a foundational data layer within our Agentic AI ecosystem. The same AI agents that power NDC synchronization, encounters, enrollment, and claims automation now feed certified reference data directly into your environment. Once you’re receiving GovData files, incremental UniSync orchestration becomes seamless for other use cases.

What support is available?

  • Self-service portal with usage dashboard and SSH key management
  • Ticket and email support included in all tiers
  • Quick Start Guide, Technical Reference, and FAQ (this page)

Ready to eliminate manual government data wrangling?

Register for free access today — no contract, no cost, no risk. Register & Get Free Access

Questions not answered here? Contact our team at govdata@cureis.com.

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CureIS Healthcare, Inc. | Tucson, AZ

Technology and services synonymous with managed care data quality. Enterprise-class healthcare data management powered by UniSync™. Since 2006.

Premium capabilities coming in 2026: Daily refreshes • Full REST API access • Dedicated tenant • Advanced agentic features • Usage-based enterprise options. Registered users will be notified first.