The U.S. healthcare system transitioned to ICD-10 on October 1, when Medicare began requiring all claims to use the new code set. This is a…

Many trauma programs have trouble maintaining a concurrent trauma registry. One reason is the difficulty of recruiting a full team of trauma registrars. Another problem,…

While the American College of Surgeons requires verified trauma centers to validate registry data, the Orange Book does not specify a particular data validation methodology.…

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed a resolution designating May 15 as Trauma Registrars Day. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Bryan Cutler to…

Trauma leaders increasingly recognize the vital role of registrars in trauma care. But unlike professionals in many fields, trauma registrars often receive limited formal training.…