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  • To evaluate the potential for and rate of improvement in quality of care using the DataDerm registry.
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  • Examined performance rates for 23 measures in the DataDerm registry, requiring at least 20 clinicians and 50 patient experiences per measure.
  • Calculated aggregate and overall aggregate performance rates for each measure.

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  • Aggregate performance rates varied widely, from 20.4% to 99.9%.
  • The overall aggregate performance rate was 81.2%, indicating an 18.8% potential for improvement.
  • Performance consistently improved from 2016-2018, with some variation in 2019-2020 for measures tracked over time.

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  • Participation in a multi-institutional registry like DataDerm can drive improvements in compliance with performance measures.
  • Tracking performance metrics within a registry setting enhances the quality of dermatological care.