NCDR^® provides registry database specifications to software vendors who are interested in developing a CARE Registry software package. These contracted, certified vendors are the exclusive providers of software that allows institutions to participate in the CARE Registry.

However, participants of the CARE Registry may instead choose free access to the NCDR Web-based data collection tool for this registry. Use of this tool, and any updated version, does not involve using a software vendor, and will help hospitals collect the most essential data for internal reporting.

Applications for CARE Registry vendor certification:
If you are interested in becoming a certified software vendor for the CARE Registry, please contact ncdr@acc.org or call 1-800-257-4737.