The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released their Final Rule for the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) in November 2018. For the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program, CMS has finalized removal of these measures: The following web-based measures are being removed beginning with January 1, 2019 encounters: OP-30: Colonoscopy Interval for Patients with a History of Adenomatous Polyps The following measures are being removed…
Client Spotlight: Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Georgia – Designated as an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons
Registry Partners is pleased to announce one of our clients, Doctors Hospital, in Augusta, Georgia has received designation as an Accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center through the American College of Surgeons. Doctors’ is part of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) available through the American College of Surgeons. Registry Partners has assisted Doctors Hospital with collecting and submitting bariatric…
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
With the holidays fast approaching, shopping for the latest and greatest toys is inevitable for many people. We all want to give the children in our lives gifts that provide countless hours of fun and enjoyment. But how often do we think about safety when choosing a toy for a loved one? Did you know there are toy safety standards enacted by Congress? The U.S. Consumer…
Recap – Cardiac Registry and Analytics Boot Camp
Registry Partners had the pleasure of attending the Cleveland Clinic Cardiac Registry and Analytics Boot Camp at the Intercontinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on November 14-16, 2018. The Cardiac Boot Camp provided information and clarification on topics related to the: Society of Thoracic Surgeons Registry National Cardiovascular Data Registries CathPCI ICD Chest Pain/MI LAAO TVT Each day started off with a Key Note physician speaker. The…