BACKGROUND:
Registries are becoming increasingly comprehensive and integrated as technology has permitted more sophisticated solutions and as the state programs have become more mature.
As a result, it is important to implement new registry functionality with an eye towards the future and reducing overall costs. One way to do this is to modularize important components of the registry so they can be reused.

OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the presentation is to highlight the advantages of creating modular components in a registry and to demonstrate how reusable components interface with a registry's application logic and data.

METHOD:
A brief technical overview will be covered, including how the modular components interface with the database and how data communication is handled.

RESULT:
There are several key reasons why modularization is beneficial for a registry:
1.) Cost-benefit within public health
2.) Enables better integration with 3rd parties
3.) Provide continuity
4.) Ease of enhancements
Several examples will be showcased to illustrate specific benefits and how modularization is implemented in a registry. These examples will include:
1) Data exchange, particularly HL7
2) Forecasting and Reminder Recall
3) Deduplication
4) State-specific components, such as health promotions

CONCLUSION:
Developing key functionality in a modular fashion is one way to reduce costs by encouraging and improving system integration. In addition, it allows registry components appear seamless to the end user while enabling registry managers the flexibility to make changes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Workshop attendees will learn the advantages of creating independent, reusable components and will receive an overview of the technical aspects of modularizing specific components of a registry.