Patient registries are very much like human beings and we strive for them to be “healthy.” Like watching a child grow from infancy to adulthood, a registry’s size (volume), knowledge base, interaction, and impact to the organization grow and evolve throughout its life cycle. Humans hope to fulfill a purpose in life and hospitals invest in patient registries with goals for registry participation. Even registries that…
The International Stroke Conference 2024 is a prestigious event focused on cerebrovascular disease and brain health science. It is considered the world’s premier meeting for professionals in the field, providing an opportunity to learn from global experts, network with colleagues, and discover new treatments and research in stroke pathophysiology, prevention, and recovery. The conference is scheduled to take place from February 7-9, 2024, at the Phoenix…
🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a dynamic online community tailored exclusively for students, ODS-Eligible, and ODS-Certified professionals—welcome to Oncology Insights by Registry Partners! Click here to join the Facebook Group Oncology Insights by Registry Partners In an era where staying informed is key, Oncology Insights is designed to be your go-to hub for all things related to cancer registry. Here’s what makes this…
As facilities move into abstracting 2023 cases, there have been some exciting and positive changes with abstracting melanoma skin primaries specifically with surgical coding and the addition of a new SSDI – clinical margin width. The margin width for wide local excision (WLE) for melanoma is based on the Breslow thickness of the primary tumor. Per the American College of Surgeons Optimal Resources for Cancer Care-2020…
