Florida continues to be the epicenter of trauma system controversies in the U.S. This page provides the latest news from the Sunshine State, as lawmakers, regulators and trauma center leaders attempt to create a fair system that balances the needs of hospitals, caregivers and injured patients. October 27, 2017: Florida legislator calls for “stability” in…
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Ongoing data validation is essential to ensuring the quality of a trauma registry. In January’s Q&A column, the trauma registry experts at Pomphrey Consulting clarified what the American College of Surgeons expects regarding data validation. This month, they explain how to use registry software reports to ensure data quality from a structural point of view.…
Members of the ACS Committee on Trauma will host a legislative briefing on the Stop the Bleed initiative this week in Washington, D.C. The public session will introduce lawmakers and legislative staffers to the initiative, and it will also include a bleeding control simulation. Invited speakers include Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX), Chairman of the…
The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) will host its annual high-risk emergency medicine conference this spring in Hawaii. “High Risk Emergency Medicine Hawaii 2017” will take place April 9-13 at the Wailea Beach Marriott Hotel in Maui. This conference is designed to address those topics that, due to the risk of…
UNC Tar Heel Trauma will host the 28th Annual May Day Trauma Conference on May 3 & 4, 2017, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This two-day conference is designed to meet the educational needs of all healthcare professionals involved in the care of trauma patients. Nationally recognized experts will present on topics ranging from pre-hospital…
Data validation is a major challenge for busy trauma registrars and registry managers. What are the most efficient ways to ensure trauma data quality? With this month’s Q&A, the trauma registry experts from Pomphrey Consulting launch a three-article series explaining the basic concepts and strategies of data validation. In the March column, we will explain…
The MACRA final rule makes changes in how Medicare pays physicians. Although the rule takes effect on January 1, most physicians are unprepared for its new provisions. That is a problem because MACRA will impact more than just reimbursement. The new legislation links physician payment to documented and reported performance. As a result, the scope…
Changes in the National Trauma Data Standard (NTDS) go into effect on January 1. Registry software vendors will handle much of the transition work, but trauma registrars need to pay attention to several key points. In this “Trauma Registry Q&A” column, trauma registry experts from Pomphrey Consulting explain what to do now to prepare your…
Trauma data experts have always discouraged registrars from using medical record codes. But with the implementation of ICD-10, registry leaders are rethinking this recommendation. In this month’s “Trauma Registry Q&A” column, trauma registry experts from Pomphrey Consulting explain when and how it is acceptable to populate your trauma registry with medical record codes. Q. We…
The 19th Annual Conference of the Trauma Center Association of America took place October 4-5, 2016, in San Diego. Click the image above for photos of the educational sessions, poster reception and more.