What are the performance and quality metrics related to regional or national PCI registry participation?
The performance and quality metrics related to regional or national PCI registry participation include annual operator PCI volume and annual hospital PCI volume. The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Medical Association Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement, National Committee for Quality Assurance, and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions have designated these measures as performance and quality metrics respectively, and they are intended to be used for internal quality improvement and public reporting or other forms of accountability.