Key Takeaways
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Many vendors have been selected to participate in the AAOS PROMs Vendor Program
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The Vendor Program is designed to offer a library of vendors capable of PROMs data collection
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The Vendor Program differs from PatientIQ's partnership with AAOS - in which registry data collection, translation, and submission is automated.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) plays a pivotal role in advancing the quality of orthopedic care. One of the ways it does so is through the collection and utilization of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs).
The AAOS recently announced its selections for the AAOS PROMs Vendor Program. This program is designed to offer a library of vendors available to orthopedic surgeons for the collection and submission of PROMs data.
PatientIQ was selected as an AAOS PROMs vendor, and has been an authorized vendor with the AAOS for several years… but what does it mean to be a PROMs vendor and how does it differ from PatientIQ’s partnership with AAOS to offer a turnkey solution for registry participation?
While the two may sound similar, they have distinct differences and implications.
Being Selected as an AAOS PROMs Vendor
When a company is selected as an AAOS PROMs vendor, it signifies that the organization meets the criteria set by AAOS to collect PROMs data. This designation is a mark of capability - the selected vendors can provide tools to gather and submit PROMs to AAOS registries.
Being an AAOS PROMs vendor is an important accomplishment, as it allows the vendor to support orthopedic practices in improving patient outcomes through effective data collection. However, it does not mean all selected vendors are equipped to support end-to-end registry participation.
EHR-Integrated Registry Participation Powered By PatientIQ
PatientIQ has gone a step beyond being selected as a featured AAOS PROMs vendor by establishing a strategic partnership with AAOS. Together, we’ve built a modern clinical registry infrastructure and turnkey solution for participants to collect and submit outcomes data to the Fracture & Trauma Registry (FTR) and Shoulder & Elbow Registry (SER).
With PatientIQ, orthopedic surgeons receive an end-to-end registry participation solution that leverages EHR integration to automate the collection and submission of not only PROMs, but all other registry data. The offering includes smart forms that are auto populated with data extracted from the EHR and embedded directly in the patient's chart for clinicians to enter advanced data elements (e.g., surgical approach and technique).
As such, this offering includes advantages and capabilities that set it apart from general vendor selection.
Key Points:
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Strategic Collaboration: PatientIQ is the sole provider of this comprehensive, integrated solution, developed in collaboration with AAOS.
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Turnkey Solution: The partnership offers a complete solution that simplifies the process of participating in AAOS registries. This includes everything from data collection and translation to submission and analysis.
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Streamlined Process: The turnkey nature means that practices can easily adopt and implement the solution without needing to integrate multiple systems or vendors, reducing complexity and improving efficiency.
“The orthopaedic community looks to the AAOS to set the benchmarks for clinical best practices and provide the most innovative resources to unlock evidence-based insights,” said Michael J. Gardner, MD, FAAOS, chair of the AAOS Fracture & Trauma Registry Steering Committee. “By leaning on PatientIQ’s expertise to deploy EHR-integrated outcomes programs, we take the power of our clinical registry to a new tier. This new registry offering will improve the often- cumbersome data submission process and gives participants a new option for enrolling.”
The Distinction and Its Impact
The primary difference between being an AAOS PROMs vendor and PatientIQ's Registry Program partnership with AAOS lies in the level of collaboration and the comprehensiveness of the solution offered. While being a selected vendor is a mark of capability, the partnership signifies a deeper, more integrated relationship with AAOS, resulting in a unique offering that simplifies and enhances registry participation for orthopedic practices.
For healthcare providers, this distinction is crucial. It means that by choosing PatientIQ's solution, they are not just selecting a tool for PROMs data collection, but an all-encompassing, streamlined system specifically tailored to meet the requirements of AAOS registries. This can lead to more efficient workflows, better data quality, and ultimately, improved patient outcomes.
