Sharing the Value of Registry Data - 2021 Quality Summit presentation (Non-CE)-Sharing the Value of Registry Data

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In this video, Omer Yousef discusses the value of the EP device registry data and how data and metrics can impact patient care. He talks about the role of the American College of Cardiology NCDR EP device registry and how appropriate use criteria are interpreted. He explains the appropriateness of ICD implants in the United States and how the data collected in the registry can impact patient care. He highlights that the device registry is a comprehensive source of data, with over 2 million implants recorded and over 80 peer-reviewed scientific articles published from this data. The EP device registry is seen as the bedrock for quality and safety improvement in cardiology. Yousef also explains the concept of appropriate use criteria, which includes evaluating misuse, overuse, uncertain indications, and underuse of treatments. He discusses the various tools available to improve the quality of care, including guidelines, performance measures, and appropriate use criteria, and how they each focus on different aspects such as quality, cost, or both. He provides examples of common indications for rarely appropriate ICD, dual chamber pacing, and CRT pacing implants. He also emphasizes the importance of accurate data collection and how the appropriate use criteria can impact reimbursement and coverage determination. Yousef concludes by highlighting the potential impact of appropriate use criteria on quality improvement and the empowerment of both physicians and patients. He expresses gratitude towards the American College of Cardiology and his colleagues for their contributions to improving cardiovascular care.

Keywords

EP device registry data

patient care

appropriate use criteria

ICD implants

comprehensive source of data

quality and safety improvement

accurate data collection

cardiovascular care