Useful Links and Online Tools
American College of Cardiology National Cardiac Data Registry (ACC-NCDR)
https://cvquality.acc.org/NCDR-Home (requires secure login – once logged in follow the breadcrumb path)
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) http://www.sts.org
STS Public Reporting http://www.sts.org/adult-public-reporting-module
Consumer Reports http://www.consumerreports.org/health/doctors-hospitals/surgeon-ratings/ratings-of-bypass-surgeons.htm
National Quality Forum (NQF) http://www.qualityforum.org