Who should we contact with questions about the transition from Quality Outcomes Database (QOD) spine program to the ASR?
Contact Diane Ziegenhorn at Ziegenhorn@AmericanSpineRegistry.org with all legacy Quality Outcomes Database (QOD) questions.
How can we maximize our participation in the ASR?
We continually provide ongoing communications that keep you abreast of everything to do with the ASR including complimentary webinars, blog articles, and e-newsletter. We also have a Registry User Group Network (Unet), which will provide peer-peer engagement and primary training for sites from ASR staff. This group will host monthly webinars, quarterly calls, and annual
How can my Registry data be reused for other quality initiatives?
Participation has many benefits including assistance with several federal quality initiatives, certification programs, and insurers' distinction programs. These programs provide reimbursements and other incentives for displaying improvement in the quality of patient care, prompting medical sites to use clinical data registries to compare outcomes success. Learn more about our registry data reuse opportunities.
Can more than one individual at my site have access to the Registry platform?
Each site receives one Authorized User license as part of the participation fee. That individual has full access to the RegistryInsights platform. There are other roles that can be assigned to other individuals (i.e. Data Submission User, Patient-reported Outcome Measure (PROM) Site Administrator, and Surgeon User). If your site would like to purchase more than
What is the difference between Standard and Vanguard participation?
The decision to participate in Vanguard and Standard will vary by the technology and staff available at the site. The key difference is that the vanguard option requires additional data elements and expanded collection of PROMs. Standard and vanguard level are designated by what the data elements sites submit.
How much does it cost to participate?
The annual participation fee in the ASR is $5,000 per site with a one-time configuration fee of $750. This fee is not dependent on the number of surgeons at a site or the number of features utilized. It is a flat fee and ASR sites will have access to robust Registry participation benefits and value
What procedures are collected?
Procedures collected by ASR include fusion, corpectomy, discectomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy and other interventions as well.
Can surgeons see their individual data?
Our Surgeon Dashboards provide surgeons a confidential, personalized dashboard and summarized status of their individual data so they can compare it against national benchmarks. They can use this information for required reporting to quality improvement initiatives. If you would like to provide a surgeon access to their own dashboards, please contact our Engagement team at
Who is eligible and how do you register for the American Spine Registry (ASR)?
Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and private practice groups of any size can participate in the American Spine Registry (ASR). Surgeons can access their data if their site is participating through the Surgeon Dashboard feature in RegistryInsights. To get started, contact an ASR Engagement Associate at Engagement@AmericanSpineRegistry.org or (847) 292-0530. They will be able to
Why should my site join the ASR?
Ultimately, patients are the ones who benefit most when your organization and surgeons participate in the ASR. Through the submission and analysis of data, it’s easy to actively utilize the knowledge gained to improve outcomes and the quality of orthopaedic care. With national benchmark data at your fingertips through the RegistryInsights® platform, you can compare your