Emil Engels, MD, MBA, CPC
At the invitation of Anesthesiology News, this is a recurring column in which experts attempt to answer many of the questions regarding quality reporting. This column will address topics such as: What is a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR)? How do the reporting requirements of a QCDR differ from claims and qualified registries? What are other differences between a qualified registry and a QCDR? Which QCDRs are available and how do I