CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 24, 2025 –
Expanded registry support reduces administrative burden and enhances clinical insights for neurosurgical and orthopedic spine programs
PatientIQ, a leading healthcare technology company specializing in patient outcomes data, has expanded its support for national clinical registries with the launch of electronic health record (EHR)-integrated data submission for the American Spine Registry (ASR)—a collaborative effort between the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). With direct integration into EHR systems, PatientIQ simplifies ASR participation for healthcare organizations by streamlining the collection, validation, and submission of both clinical and patient-reported outcomes data.
PatientIQ will spotlight its ASR capabilities at the upcoming AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, where Molly Ducker, AAOS Program Manager at PatientIQ, will present on the benefits of participating in the ASR and how PatientIQ’s technology simplifies registry engagement for neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons alike.
“Participating in the ASR is a critical step toward improving spine care through data-driven insights,” said Ducker. “PatientIQ’s partnership with the AANS and AAOS brings modern infrastructure and EHR integration to a process that’s historically been labor-intensive. We’re proud to help spine programs across the country participate in and benefit from the ASR.”
Streamlining Registry Participation
ASR participants gain access to powerful benchmarking and quality improvement tools but often face challenges with manual data collection, form completion, and IT resource constraints. PatientIQ addresses these barriers with a fully integrated, EHR-integrated solution that includes:
- Streamlined Data Capture: PatientIQ extracts required clinical and device data directly from the EHR using FHIR-based APIs, eliminating manual entry and reducing errors.
- Embedded Vanguard Forms: ASR-specific case report forms are built directly into the EHR, enabling clinicians to document procedure-level details and primary symptoms at the point of care.
- PRO Collection and Aggregation: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are collected automatically and submitted alongside clinical data, ensuring a comprehensive view of patient recovery.
- Seamless Submission: Data is aggregated, validated, and submitted directly to the ASR in a registry-compliant format—freeing up administrative and IT resources
- Advanced Analytics: Participating sites can leverage real-time insights and AI-powered recovery trends to inform care and benchmark performance nationally.
Driving Impact Across the Spine Surgery Community
By facilitating registry participation, PatientIQ enables spine programs to demonstrate excellence in care, support accreditation efforts, and contribute to the advancement of treatment standards across the field. Institutions can focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional spine care—while PatientIQ handles the complexity behind the scenes.
“The ASR represents an unprecedented opportunity to advance quality and safety in spine surgery,” said Matthew Gitelis, CEO of PatientIQ. “Our partnership with the AAOS and AANS brings modern infrastructure and optimization to a process that’s historically been labor-intensive. We’re proud to help spine programs across the country participate in and benefit from the ASR.”
Clinical leaders see this integration as a pivotal moment for personalized, data-driven spine care.
“The American Spine Registry is redefining spine care by integrating procedure data and patient-reported outcomes to guide clinical decisions,” said Mohamad Bydon, MD, Chair of the NeuroPoint Alliance—the quality improvement arm of the AANS—and Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Chicago. “We are aiming to streamline participation through deep EHR-integrations and automating procedure data/PRO collection and patient feedback, empowering surgeons to personalize care, enhance outcomes, reduce complications, and advance research—setting a new standard for excellence in spine surgery."
Healthcare institutions interested in streamlining ASR participation can learn more by visiting www.patientiq.io or connecting with the ASR registry team at https://www.aaos.org/registries/.
ABOUT PATIENTIQ
PatientIQ is a cloud-based software platform designed for health systems, specialty clinics, medical device, and life science companies to systematically collect and analyze patient-reported outcomes data. With three EHR-integrated solutions—ClinicalPRO, ResearchPRO, and DataPRO—PatientIQ’s proprietary analytics engine transforms patient-reported data into actionable insights for quality improvement, research, regulatory reporting, and marketing. The platform also fosters collaboration, enabling healthcare professionals to benchmark data, participate in registries, accelerate research, and quantify their impact on patient outcomes for evidence-based value demonstration. Learn more at www.patientiq.io.
ABOUT THE AANS
Founded in 1931, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a leading scientific and educational organization representing over 12,000 neurosurgeons worldwide. Dedicated to advancing the field of neurosurgery, the AANS fosters innovation through rigorous education, groundbreaking research, advocacy and the pursuit of excellence in patient care. Guided by core values of integrity, leadership, inclusiveness, professionalism and innovation, the AANS remains committed to shaping the future of neurosurgery and improving patient outcomes globally. For more information, please visit www.aans.org.
ABOUT THE AAOS
With more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health. It provides the highest quality, most comprehensive education to help orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals at every career level to best treat patients in their daily practices. The AAOS is the source for information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related musculoskeletal healthcare issues; and it leads the healthcare discussion on advancing quality.
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