Future Blue Distinction evaluations are moving to registry-based reporting through AJRR and ASR. Learn what the change means for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, why registry readiness matters, and how to prepare your organization before the next evaluation cycle.
Your Next Blue Distinction Evaluation Starts With Registry Readiness Read Post »
CJR-X is CMS’s nationwide bundled payment model for joint replacement. It expands accountability across inpatient and outpatient episodes and introduces greater emphasis on quality performance, including patient-reported outcomes. Hospitals should begin preparing now to manage cost, capture, and compliance risk.
CJR-X: Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement – Expanded Read Post »
AAOS is evolving registry requirements across AJRR, ASR and SER. Here’s what it means for your data, reporting and compliance.
Learn how the CJR-X model expands CMS bundled payments nationwide, key differences from the original CJR program, and what hospitals must do to prepare for 2027.
Learn which PROMs are used in robotic colorectal surgery, including LARS, EORTC QLQ-C30/CR29 and IBDQ, across rectal cancer, IBD and incontinence.
Disease-Specific PROMs in Robotic (da Vinci) Colorectal Surgery: A Literature Review Read Post »
Using Epic or another EHR for patient-reported outcome measures may sound efficient, but the real work of governance, reporting, and long-term follow-up often creates hidden operational costs.
Fully managed PRO services, reporting-ready data for reimbursement and quality programs, and a growing national benchmarking registry set CODE apart as organizations faced increasing reporting and reimbursement risk.
CODE Technology Builds Momentum in 2025 Amid Rising Outcome-Based Care Requirements Read Post »
When missing PRO-PM data put reimbursement at risk, this health system turned to CODE for accurate PRO data, clinical support, and a dependable CMS-ready workflow.
Case Study: A Midwest Health System’s Response to PROMs Software Failure Read Post »
A PROMs partner can manage both outcomes and experience surveys like PIX. Learn why hospitals need one integrated partner to meet CMS PRO-PM and IPFQR requirements.
If your vendor can only handle experience surveys, they’re not equipped for the data rigor and governance CMS PROMs require. CODE delivers both.
PROMs vs. Patient Experience Surveys: Choose Your Vendor Wisely Read Post »
CMS finalized updates to the IPFQR Program for FY 2026, including the new Psychiatric Inpatient Experience (PIX) Survey, measure removals, and revised reporting rules. Here’s what psychiatric and behavioral health facilities must know to stay compliant and protect reimbursement.
2026 IPFQR Final Rule: What Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Need to Know Read Post »
A recent orthopedic study presented at OSET reveals patients undergoing outpatient total joint arthroplasty at ambulatory surgery centers report higher satisfaction than those treated in hospital outpatient departments.
Learn how PROM data collection and AI-driven online reputation strategies are reshaping healthcare marketing and compliance. Get expert insights from CODE Technology and rater8 on navigating CMS PROM-PM requirements and optimizing patient engagement.
