Research Clinical Information Systems & Decision Support

Center for Health Information Technology -- CHiT is the focal point of the AAFP's technical expertise, advocacy, research, and member services associated with medical office automation and computerization.

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.