LAUSR

Considerable variation exists in the practice of hand surgery that may lead to wasteful spending and less than optimal quality of care. Hand surgeons can benefit from a centralized system that tracks process and outcome measures, delivers national benchmarking, and encourages the sharing of knowledge. A national registry can fulfill these needs for hand surgeons and incorporate quality improvement into their daily routine. Leaders in hand surgery should convene to appraise the organization of a national registry for their field and reach consensus on how the registry can be designed and funded.