Update on Internet-Based Orthopedic Registries.

With healthcare costs rising and healthcare value being emphasized, physicians now, more than ever, must capture and track patient care outcomes. Already burdened with electronic medical records, they must now collect outcomes data, as this information ultimately will be tied to reimbursement. Advances in Internet-based systems can facilitate the process. Not only is outcomes collection better for patient care, but the feedback that physicians receive from peer comparisons can enhance quality improvement.