Understand how NRDR accounts, user profiles, and permissions work so you can manage access and participate in registries with confidence.
Quick Summary
NRDR uses account types, user profiles, and role-based permissions to manage registry participation. One login can provide access to multiple facilities and registries.
NRDR uses account types, user profiles, and role-based permissions to manage registry participation. One login can provide access to multiple facilities and registries.
At a Glance
| Account Types Corporate and Facility Accounts | User Profiles One Login, Multiple Facilities | User Roles Role-Based Permissions | Permissions Registry-Specific Access |
How NRDR Access Works
Corporate Account
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Facility Account(s)
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User Profiles
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Corporate Account Administrator
Facility Administrator
Registry Administrator
Facility User
Service User
Clinical Lead
Facility Administrator
Registry Administrator
Facility User
Service User
Clinical Lead
Key Point
Users only need one NRDR login. Access to facilities and registries is determined by assigned profiles and permissions.
Users only need one NRDR login. Access to facilities and registries is determined by assigned profiles and permissions.
NRDR Account Types
Corporate Account
- Manages one or more facility accounts.
- Maintains participation agreements.
- Oversees invoices, payments, and account administration.
- Serves as the parent account structure for associated facilities.
Facility Account
- Represents an individual participating facility or physical location.
- Receives a unique Facility ID.
- Submits data to NRDR registries.
- Maintains facility-level users and registry participation.
Important: Data cannot be submitted through a Corporate Account. Data submissions are associated with the Facility ID where the data originated.
User Accounts and Profiles
Each NRDR user has a single account with a unique username and password for accessing the NRDR Portal.
How User Profiles Work
- Users may be linked to multiple facilities.
- Different facilities may have different assigned roles.
- Each profile controls which registries the user can access.
- Administrators manage user access and permissions.
Single Sign-On Access
One NRDR user account can support multiple facility profiles, registry assignments, and user roles.
One NRDR user account can support multiple facility profiles, registry assignments, and user roles.
NRDR User Roles
Corporate Account Administrator (CAA)
Primary administrative contact responsible for organization-level management, including participation agreements, invoices, facilities, and user administration. Only one CAA may be active for an account at a time.
Primary administrative contact responsible for organization-level management, including participation agreements, invoices, facilities, and user administration. Only one CAA may be active for an account at a time.
Facility Administrator (FA)
Highest-level user for a single facility. This role manages users, permissions, and facility-level participation. Only one FA may be active for a facility at a time.
Highest-level user for a single facility. This role manages users, permissions, and facility-level participation. Only one FA may be active for a facility at a time.
Registry Administrator (RA)
Manages registry-specific participation and user access within assigned registries.
Manages registry-specific participation and user access within assigned registries.
Facility User
Supports registry participation by submitting data, reviewing reports, and completing registry-related activities based on assigned permissions.
Supports registry participation by submitting data, reviewing reports, and completing registry-related activities based on assigned permissions.
Service User
Supports technical functions such as software integrations, automated data transfers, and registry connectivity.
Supports technical functions such as software integrations, automated data transfers, and registry connectivity.
Clinical Lead
Reviews quality reports and supports quality improvement activities related to registry participation.
Reviews quality reports and supports quality improvement activities related to registry participation.
Role Permissions Matrix
Quick Reference
Use this matrix to understand which actions are available for each NRDR user role. Access may vary depending on facility assignment, registry participation, and profile configuration.
Use this matrix to understand which actions are available for each NRDR user role. Access may vary depending on facility assignment, registry participation, and profile configuration.
✓ Full Access View Only — No Access
| Permission | CAA | FA | RA | User | Service | Clinical Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manage Users | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Manage Facility Settings | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Manage Registry Participation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Submit Data | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| View Reports | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | View |
| Manage Reports | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Manage Data Uploads | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Manage Integrations | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Manage Participation Agreements | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| View Quality Improvement Resources | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | View |
Note: Permissions may vary by registry and facility profile. If a user has multiple roles for the same facility, the highest applicable permission level generally applies.
Physician User Profile for MIPS Reporting
Designed for MIPS Reporting
- Provides access to the MIPS Portal.
- Allows physicians to review and manage MIPS measure selections.
- Supports QCDR participation workflows.
- Does not provide full registry administrative access.
Switching Between Facilities in the NRDR Portal
Working with Multiple Facilities?
One user account can be associated with multiple facilities and registries. Use the facility selector in the NRDR Portal to switch between locations.
One user account can be associated with multiple facilities and registries. Use the facility selector in the NRDR Portal to switch between locations.
Users may have different roles at different facilities. When multiple permissions apply, the highest permission level generally applies.