Patient Registries are quickly becoming another tool for physicians to use to improve the quality of care given to patients. Both Government and Commercial payers are recognizing the benefits of this tool and are developing incentive programs that will help practices jump on board. Keep posted to this website for updated information. Meanwhile..
What is a Patient Registry
“A patient registry is a database of confidential patient information that can be analyzed to understand and compare the outcomes and safety of health care. The data may originate from multiple sources, including hospitals, pharmacy systems, physician practices, and insurance companies. Some registries include patients who have the same disease. Others are comprised of patients who have undergone a common surgical procedure or received a newly approved medication.
An analysis of patient registry data may offer insights that can improve health care and public health. For example, doctors may use a registry database to monitor disease patterns or identify unexpected adverse events in specific populations. Physician groups may analyze treatments to identify opportunities for quality improvement. Health insurers may review treatment trends before making coverage decisions. Researchers from academia, industry, and government may use registries to monitor the long-term comparative benefits, safety, and harms of medications or medical devices.”
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