Information collected on Data Collection Forms (DCFs) may be entered by participating facilities via one of two secure, password-protected web data entry systems, currently through an Electronic Data Collection (EDC) tool managed by DCRI. A second web-based data collection system, managed by the NCDR® will be available in early 2009. Participation in the ACTION Registry® - GWTG™ is required to be able to enter and access data.

In 2009, NCDR® will provide ACTION Registry® - GWTG™ software specifications to interested vendors who wish to develop a registry software package product. With this data collection method, data are submitted via a secure website in an encrypted, password-protected file. A list of certified software vendors is available on the ACTION Registry® - GWTG™ web page under Software Vendors.