> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.readyhealth.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Registry Searches

> Learn about using registry searches

Ready Health provides a convenient method to searching multiple registries at the same time, saving time during the credentialing process and reducing errors.

## Matching Types

Registry searches can be performed using two different matching strategies:

| Partial Matching                                                                                                                                               | Exact Matching                                            |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Searches for individuals using flexible name matching algorithms.                                                                                              | Uses precise name matches with the registry data.         |
| Matches names even when there are slight variations or differences. If a registry allows matches on aliases, these will also be included as potential matches. | Provides more precise results with fewer false positives. |

You can specify the matching type directly in the API request by including the `match_type` attribute:

```json theme={null}
{
  "external_id": "uuid-here",
  "context": {
    "first_name": "John",
    "last_name": "Doe",
    "date_of_birth": "1990-01-01",
    "zip": "10001"
  },
  "registries": [{"name": "oig-exclusions", "match_type": "EXACT"}, {"name": "ofac", "match_type": "PARTIAL"}],
}
```

The `match_type` parameter accepts either `"PARTIAL"` or `"EXACT"` as values. If no `match_type` is specified in the API call, the system will use the default matching type configured for your account.

## Additional Context

You can include additional context fields in the request to improve search accuracy:

* **`date_of_birth`**: Helps narrow down results by matching individuals with the same birth date. Format: `YYYY-MM-DD`
* **`zip`**: Provides geographic context to help filter and match results more accurately

These fields are optional but recommended when available, as they help reduce false positives and improve match quality.

## Federal Registries

| Registry       | Status      |
| -------------- | ----------- |
| OIG Exclusions | Available   |
| OFAC           | Available   |
| SAM Exclusions | Available   |
| NSOPW          | Available   |
| Nursys         | Coming soon |

## State Registries

| Registry                               | Status    |
| -------------------------------------- | --------- |
| New Jersey Medicaid Exclusions         | Available |
| New York Medicaid Exclusions           | Available |
| Ohio Medicaid Exclusions               | Available |
| Pennsylvania Medicaid Exclusions       | Available |
| State-specific Sex Offender Registries | Available |

New registry searches are being added continuously. For specific sites, please get in touch to discuss the use case.