UnitedHealthcare and the American Gastroenterological Association have announced a collaboration that will see UnitedHealthcare incorporate gastroenterologist physician data from the AGA Digestive Health Outcomes Registry into its physician performance measurement programs, according to a news release.
The programs compare individual treatment practices with national treatment standards created by gastroenterologists. The information obtained from them is expected to help UnitedHealthcare and the AGA identify and promote GI best practices.
"We support UnitedHealthcare's leadership in promoting quality care and are pleased to partner with them to improve the quality of care that gastroenterologists provide patients," said John I. Allen, MD, MBA, AGAF, vice president-elect of the AGA Institute and chair of the AGA Registry Executive Management Board, in the release. "The AGA Registry is derived from evidence-based clinical guidelines and outcomes measures developed by GI clinicians. It is a powerful tool for gastroenterologists who want to benchmark their practices, proactively manage patient care and ensure the appropriate use of resources."
UnitedHealthcare is the first healthcare company to partner with the AGA Digestive Health Outcomes Registry, according to the release.
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