“The Department of Veterans Affairs, the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in the United States, plans to launch a national registry for medical implant devices, enabling the agency to monitor device safety, track quality metrics and ensure optimal care for its patients.”
“The VA, which is one of the largest purchasers of surgical implants, is hosting an all-day summit on Monday in Washington to kick-start the initiative in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Defense and the Food and Drug Administration.”
“According to the VA, the database will be the nation’s largest health system medical-implant tracking program…”
“For its part, the FDA is tasked with ensuring the safety and efficacy of new medical devices. However, there is a lack of a robust system for assessing the safety and effectiveness of devices…” Read the full article here.
Source: VA to launch national registry for medical implant devices – By Greg Slabodkin, June 4, 2018. HealthData Management.
