Registry Tools & Resources

Chronic Disease Registries: A Product Review -- This report, prepared by NAS Consulting Services, helps physicians, medical groups, and other organizations considering the purchase or adoption of an electronic registry application. It provides an overview of standalone electronic registry products that are publicly and commercially available and describes 16 of those products in detail. Important decision criteria are outlined to help providers choose the most appropriate product. The report also helps them narrow their choices and identify the best options by offering details on functionality strengths, weaknesses, and cost. (Published by the California Healthcare Foundation)

Using Computerized Registries in Chronic Disease Care -- This report provides an overview of the functions of computerized disease registries and outlines issues for consideration in obtaining registry software and integrating registry products into the routine work of the physician practice. This information is intended to help physicians, clinics, and medical groups conduct their own assessments of registry tools.

Relevant Articles – Patient Registries -- Links to related articles about disease registries.

Chronic Disease Electronic Management System (CDEMS) -- Check this site for information about the Chronic Disease Electronic Management System (CDEMS) developed by the Washington State Department of Health. CDEMS can help you manage and report on patients with chronic health conditions.

COMMAND Patient Registry -- A free chronic disease patient registry developed by the Mississippi Quality Improvement Organization: Information & Quality Healthcare.

PQRIwizard -- AAFP members receive a discounted rate on PQRIwizard, an online quality improvement data registry and reporting tool for the CMS PQRI 2008 incentive payment program.