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ACHQC Verified Surgeon of Quality Program

ACHQC is excited to announce its NEW Verified Surgeon of Quality program. The goal of the ACHQC Verified Surgeon of Quality program is to recognize and distinguish participating surgeons for their dedication to improving the quality and value of health care for patients who suffer from hernia disease and diseases of the abdominal wall or abdominal core.  Improved quality and value are realized through the consistent entry of data in the ACHQC Registry and participation in ACHQC's continuous quality improvement programs. 

ACHQC leadership believes surgeons focusing on quality improvement efforts will perform at their highest level.  We hope that through this verification program, surgeons will be recognized by their peers and broader network for their dedication to improving the quality and value of patient care in their communities.

View the Verified Surgeon of Quality List

Read the Press Release

QC Uncut Video Series

The QC Uncut Video Series will involve episodes consisting of 30 minutes of unedited video. A hernia related case will be demonstrated. The video will be narrated by the operating surgeon with a resident/fellow alongside asking questions.  The focus should be on technical aspects as well as identifying anatomic landmarks, improving exposure and getting out of trouble.

EPISODE 2: Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair

View the Residents & Fellows Page

QC Vision

The ACHQC is excited to announce the launch of QC Vision, our new quarterly newsletter!  Check it out for the latest ACHQC announcements, events, registry updates, user resources and MORE!

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If you have any news to share with the Collaborative that you’d like featured in QC Vision or to suggest a feature of interest, please contact aileen@achqc.org.

 

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Coding Update for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CODING UPDATE PUBLICATION

The ACHQC is proud to announce a coding update for the performance of abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR), recently published in the journal Hernia. This update defines abdominal wall reconstruction and clarifies the coding for performance of Rives-Stoppa retrorectus repairs. Importantly, the publication clearly states that AWR coding should be applied based on myofascial releases performed, regardless of approach (open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted). We hope this document can clarify current ambiguities in AWR coding and can be used as a resource by coding professionals, surgeons, hospitals, and professional societies. The publication itself represents an innovation in coding by utilizing real world data to justify the updates. We wish to thank all the members of the ACHQC for your continued support to make high impact publications like this possible. The publication is available free of charge using the above link.

Introducing the ACHQC Mobile App!

Featuring important information for hernia patients, surgeons, and care teams, this FREE app is available for download in iOS and Android formats via the links below or by searching "ACHQC" in the app store.

     

App Includes:

  • Patient Portal with useful information Before and After surgery
  • Postoperative rehabilitation program with diagrams & videos to optimize recovery
  • Pain management & opioid reduction strategies
  • Surgeon Portal with ORACLE to calculate patient risk

We encourage you to incorporate the app into your practice and share it with your patients and colleagues. You do not have to be an ACHQC member to download the app.

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Terms and Disclaimers for the ACHQC ORACLE:

Your use of the ACHQC ORACLE is your agreement to the following terms: (“Terms and Disclaimers”):

(1) use of the ACHQC ORACLE is subject to the Terms of Use published on https://www.achqc.org/terms-of-use;

(2)  the estimates of unfavorable surgical outcomes (such as complications and death) provided by the ACHQC ORACLE rely on the information provided by the user concerning the patient and her surgery and do not consider all possible factors that can cause unfavorable surgical outcomes; indeed, all factors that can cause unfavorable outcomes for any hernia surgery are not known to surgeons;

(3) decisions concerning the surgical treatment of hernias and advice concerning the risks and benefits of surgery for a particular patient can only be made by a surgeon in consultation with that patient; the estimates provided by the ACHQC ORACLE are offered to facilitate that consultation and not to recommend any course of treatment;  

(4) because decisions concerning hernia surgery can only be made by surgeons and their patients, patients should consult with and rely on their own doctor or surgeon concerning hernia treatment and should understand that the estimates provided by the ACHQC ORACLE are not intended to provide medical advice or to make any claim concerning the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease or condition of any person;

(5) because of the limits of the ACHQC ORACLE and that ACHQC Foundation is not engaged in the practice of medicine, all users of the ACHQC ORACLE agree that ACHQC Foundation is not responsible for any medical or clinical decisions made based on the estimates of unfavorable surgical outcomes provided by the ACHQC ORACLE; and

 (6) the ACHQC ORACLE is the intellectual property of ACHQC Foundation which allows its use only in the form published on this website without automation of its functionality or use and without removal or alternation of any of ACHQC Foundation’s branding, trademarks or service marks, or copyright notices. 

For additional information, please review our Terms of Use page.

Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative

The Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative (ACHQC), formerly the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative (AHSQC), aims to improve the value of care delivered to patients undergoing hernia and abdominal surgery. Formed by hernia surgeons in private practice and academic settings, the ACHQC utilizes concepts of continuous quality improvement to improve outcomes and optimize costs. This is accomplished through patient-centered data collection, ongoing performance feedback to clinicians, and improvement based on analysis of collected data and collaborative learning.

News

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Mission

"The mission of the ACHQC is to maximize the quality and value of health care for patients who suffer from hernia disease and diseases of the abdominal wall or abdominal core."

The ACHQC fulfills its mission through robust data collection and rigorous analyses to identify areas where abdominal core health may be enhanced and directly impact the quality of patient care.