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# GIQuIC - GI Quality Improvement Consortium, Ltd.

the non-profit collaboration of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is a quality benchmarking registry that is raising the bar on efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability.

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## Posts

- [Hello world!](https://giquic.org/2022/02/09/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

## Pages

- [MIPS FAQ](https://giquic.org/quality-reporting-programs-mips/faq/) - As always, CMS is the definitive source of information relative to its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). You are encouraged to visit and bookmark for future reference the CMS Quality Payment Program webpage, cms.qpp.gov. What are the data submission requirements to report to the Quality performance category of MIPS via the GIQuIC 2026 Qualified Clinical
- [Physician Resources](https://giquic.org/current-participants/physician-resources/) - Developed by gastroenterologists for gastroenterologists and a joint collaboration of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), GIQuIC has its own Board of Directors comprised of physician leaders to guide and direct the registry. Updated Colonoscopy Quality Indicators: What They Mean for Your Practice During this special session,
- [Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)](https://giquic.org/current-participants/mips/) - GIQuIC 2025 Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Since 2014, GIQuIC has been approved by CMS to serve as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR). The QCDR reporting mechanism is a dynamic option that allows providers to report on GI-specific measures that are meaningful to their specialty practice and foster improvement in the quality of care
- [2026 Reporting Year](https://giquic.org/quality-reporting-programs-mips/2026-reporting-year/) - The GIQuIC 2026 Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) is approved to report for individual eligible providers, groups, and virtual groups to the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), specifically the Quality, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities performance categories. The QCDR reporting mechanism is a dynamic option that allows providers to report to traditional MIPS and
- [What is GIQuIC?](https://giquic.org/about/what-is-giquic/) - GIQuIC is a medical specialty registry designed by gastroenterologists for gastroenterologists to collect, organize and display digestive healthcare data for multiple purposes, including the following: Improve patient outcomes by allowing users to benchmark quality, identify gaps in care, and develop specific and targeted quality improvement initiatives Contribute data for research and to assist the GI societies
- [GIQuIC Research Publications](https://giquic.org/research/giquic-research-publications/) - 2025 Dominitz JA, Ladabaum U, Holub JL, Issaka RB, Ko CW, Robertson DJ. Association Between Adenoma Detection Rate and Prevalent Colorectal Cancer Detection Rate in a National Colonoscopy Registry. Gastroenterology. 2025 Dec;169(7):1489-1498.e3. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2025.06.009. Epub 2025 Jun 14. PMID: 40523534. Click here to read. Crockett SD, Holub, J, Calderwood, AH, Keswani, RN. Routine Polypectomy Practices Vary Widely Among US Endoscopists
- [ACG/ASGE Epidemiologic Research Award](https://giquic.org/research/acg-asge-epidemiologic-research-award/) - This award, offered jointly by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), supports one- or two-year awards of up to $50,000 for projects involving the use and outcomes of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy using the GI Quality Improvement Consortium (GIQuIC). This award type is for physicians (MD, DO, or
- [What Does GIQuIC Measure?](https://giquic.org/about/what-does-giquic-measure/) - Transforming Quality Improvement from Aspirational Goals to Measurable Results GIQuIC's colonoscopy and EGD quality measures have been derived from the work of the ACG-ASGE Joint Task Force for the Development of GI Endoscopy Quality Indicators, published in April 2006, updated in 2015, and most recently in 2024: Colonoscopy Quality Indicators → Colonoscopy Measures → Colonoscopy
- [GIQuIC News](https://giquic.org/about/giquic-news/) - CMS Approves GIQuIC as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry for the 2026 Reporting Year We are pleased to announce that the GIQuIC Registry has once again been approved as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) for reporting to the Merit‐based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for the 2026 reporting year. The QCDR reporting mechanism is a
- [Current Participants](https://giquic.org/current-participants/) - To log into the GIQuIC registry, please click here. Invoices For questions about invoices, please email achareon@gi.org. Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) We are pleased to announce that the GIQuIC Registry has once again been approved as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) for reporting to the Merit‐based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for the 2025
- [Case Studies/Testimonials](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/case-studies-testimonials/) - Hartford Hospital In 2021, Hartford HealthCare implemented GIQuIC at more than a dozen sites, the first of which was Hartford Hospital. "This is a game changer for quality improvement," said Pravina Khant, RN, Quality Data Coordinator for Digestive Health. "This sets the gold standard for how we do our jobs clinically and gives us the
- [About](https://giquic.org/about/) - Developed by Gastroenterologists for Gastroenterologists GIQuIC's Vision and Mission is guided by the leadership of our Board of Physicians.
- [Benefits of Participation](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/the-value-of-giquic/benefits-of-participation/) - Participation in GIQuIC has been demonstrated to improve overall outcomes: Click here to see Adenoma Detection Rate for physicians who participate in GIQuIC versus the goal set by the GI societies. Click here to see Cecal Intubation Rate for physicians who participate in GIQuIC versus the goal set by the GI societies. Click here to
- [Join GIQuIC](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/) - Who is eligible to join GIQuIC? Gastroenterologists based in the United States Adult-focused endoscopists Fellows (at no extra charge) If you are based outside the United States and have questions about GIQuIC, please email info@giquic.org. To join GIQuIC: Complete the Registration Form and email to achareon@gi.org. Sign Participation Agreement and Business Associate Agreement. (Provided by
- [FAQ](https://giquic.org/about/faq/) - General Reporting Data Privacy/Technical/Security
- [GIQuIC Pricing](https://giquic.org/about/giquic-pricing/) - The annual registration fee for a facility includes the cost of a site license for the registry software. U.S. facilities will be charged an annual site license fee based on the number of physicians at the site: 1-5 physicians = $4,000 6-10 physicians= $5,400 11-15 physicians= $9,400 16-20 physicians= $10,800 If your facility has more
- [How Does GIQuIC Work?](https://giquic.org/about/how-does-giquic-work/) - GIQuIC Workflow Information can be entered into GIQuIC in one of two ways, either using an electronic health record, or more specifically, an endoscopy report writer (endowriter), or by manual entry. Sites with Compatible Endowriter Patient information (e.g. demographic information) is entered into an electronic health record (EHR) and transferred to the endowriter, in most
- [GIQuIC QCDR/MIPS](https://giquic.org/quality-reporting-programs-mips/giquic-qcdr-mips/) - What is a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR)? A QCDR is an entity that collects clinical data from physicians and that has been approved by CMS to report this data to the CMS Quality Payment Program. QCDRs submit specialty-specific measures to CMS each year for approval; physicians can only report these measures through the specialty
- [Quality Reporting Programs/MIPS](https://giquic.org/quality-reporting-programs-mips/) - GIQuIC has grown in value since its inception in 2010 as a clinical benchmarking tool for gastroenterology practices across the United States. As an added benefit and at no additional charge, participants may report to the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) via the GIQuIC Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR). According to CMS, "The Merit-based
- [Contact Us](https://giquic.org/contact-us/) - For general GIQuIC inquiries, please email info@giquic.org. For GIQuIC research inquiries, please email research@giquic.org. If you are a current GIQuIC participant with access to the registry and you need to add a Data Manager, schedule training, report an issue, or ask a question, please open a service ticket by clicking on your username in the upper right-hand corner of
- [GIQuIC Data Manager Role/Training](https://giquic.org/current-participants/training/) - Every participating site will be responsible for appointing at least one GIQuIC Data Manager to oversee the administrative operations of the registry. The Data Manager should have some clinical knowledge and be familiar with the site’s endoscopic report writer (endowriter) if one is utilized. They will be the primary communication link between the physicians and
- [Research FAQ](https://giquic.org/research/research-faq/)
- [GIQuIC Research Policies & Procedures ](https://giquic.org/research/giquic-research-policies-procedures/) - Research Request Process and Considerations Our research process generally follows the steps presented below. At any time, interested investigators may contact GIQuIC via research@giquic.org with questions. Investigators complete a brief, standardized Project Pre-Proposal form, indicating the hypotheses to be addressed, the data requested to address the hypotheses, the expected results, and the plan for dissemination of information.
- [Research Overview](https://giquic.org/research/research-overview/) - Since 2010, GIQuIC has set the standard in the collection and reporting of quality measures in the practice of gastrointestinal endoscopy. This robust dataset is an invaluable resource for practice benchmarking and further provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in gastroenterology research. GIQuIC registry data are contributed from endoscopy units in various practice settings
- [RESEARCH REQUEST PRE-PROPOSAL FORM](https://giquic.org/research/giquic-research-policies-procedures/research-request-pre-proposal-form/)
- [Research](https://giquic.org/research/) - GIQuIC Research Presentation by Dr. Aasma Shaukat Latest GIQuIC Research News Read the latest articles that have been published that utilize the data in the GIQuIC registry: "Age-Stratified Prevalence and Predictors of Neoplasia Among US Adults Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy in a National Endoscopy Registry" "Adenoma Detection Rates in 45-49-Year-Old Persons Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy: Analysis From
- [REGISTRATION FORM](https://giquic.org/registration-form/)
- [RESEARCH REQUEST PRE-PROPOSAL](https://giquic.org/research-request-pre-proposal/)
- [2023 Reporting Year](https://giquic.org/quality-reporting-programs-mips/2023-reporting-year-new/) - The GIQuIC 2023 Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) is approved to report for individual eligible providers, groups, and virtual groups to the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), specifically the Quality, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities performance categories. If you are considering using the GIQuIC QCDR to report to CMS’ MIPS program for the 2023
- [Data Manager Resources](https://giquic.org/current-participants/user-data-manager-resources/) - Service Desk Please click the Service Desk button on the upper right-hand corner of the registry to open a service ticket to: Add or remove a Data Manager or provider Request a training call Ask a question about uploads or running measure reports Learn how to address errors or warnings Inquire about measures Ask about
- [GIQuIC Quality Audit](https://giquic.org/current-participants/giquic-audit/) - 2023 GIQuIC Quality Data Validation Audit To ensure the quality and validity of the data uploaded to the registry, an audit process has been developed and implemented by the GIQuIC team. This process involves examining the procedure data of participating physicians to evaluate the accuracy of data fields critical for GIQuIC quality measures, such as:
- [2022 Reporting Year](https://giquic.org/quality-reporting-programs-mips/2022-reporting-year/) - The GIQuIC 2022 Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) is approved to report for individual eligible providers, groups, and virtual groups to the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), specifically the Quality, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities performance categories. If you are considering using the GIQuIC QCDR to report to CMS’ MIPS program for the 2022
- [Current Participation](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/current-participation/) - As of July of 2022, 4,437 physicians participate in GIQuIC, representing one-third of all active gastroenterologists who are focused on patient care. (According to the Association of American Medical Colleges 2021 Physician Specialty Data Report.) More than 700 unique sites submit data to the registry and these include: HospitalsAcademic institutionsAmbulatory surgical centersOffice-based endoscopy centers To
- [Counter](https://giquic.org/counter/) - 0Colonoscopies
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- [Support Team Committed to Quality in GI](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/the-value-of-giquic/benefits-of-participation/support-team-committed-to-quality-in-gi/)
- [GIQuIC QCDR/MIPS](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/the-value-of-giquic/benefits-of-participation/giquic-qcdr-mips/)
- [Valuable Research Data](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/the-value-of-giquic/benefits-of-participation/valuable-research-data/)
- [Powerful Quality Improvement Tool](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/the-value-of-giquic/benefits-of-participation/powerful-quality-improvement-tool/)
- [The Value of GIQuIC](https://giquic.org/join-giquic/the-value-of-giquic/)
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