200,000 people are affected by inflammatory rheumatic diseases in Switzerland alone. Nevertheless, many medical questions remain unanswered. We want to change that: with a registry for inflammatory rheumatic diseases. With high-quality data. And in cooperation with patients, doctors and committed researchers.
Our motivation: SCQM in 47 seconds
Michael Andor, MD, SCQM Foundation Board President since 2020 (Video is in German)
The SCQM in figures
Status 01.01.2025
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Our news section
10.03.2025: SCQM in transition: future secured through restructuring and strategic reorientation
The SCQM Foundation has faced growing financial challenges in recent years. To maintain the long-term stability and financial sustainability of the foundation, a significant restructuring was necessary.
Through a strategic realignment of our resources, we are now looking confidently to the future. We have secured both the operation of our facility with the availability of data and the continuation of our core services. Ongoing and planned research projects will continue. We will also always remain true to our vision: ‘Together with applicable data to better treatments for rheumatic diseases’.
The management will now be taken over by a co-management team consisting of Dr Catherine Raptis (Science & Partnerships) and Isabelle Burger (Data Management & Communication). We would like to express our sincere thanks to our previous managing director, Dr Judith Safford, for her dedicated and valuable work. We wish her all the best for her well-deserved retirement.
At the same time, we regret that some valued employees are leaving the foundation as a result of the restructuring. We would like to thank them warmly for their great commitment and valuable work, which has contributed significantly to the development and success of the SCQM Foundation.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued trust and commitment. You are making a valuable contribution to rheumatism research and quality management.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
09.12.2024: SCQM webinar from 24 October to view
We are happy to share with you the webinar at which renowned experts gave exciting presentations on studies with SCQM data and other topics. This webinar was launched for healthcare professionals and partners.
Obesity – an increasing health problem in axSpA (PD Dr. med. Raphael Micheroli)
COMPASS – Promoting self-management in the doctor's office (Isabelle Steeb)
Advantages and challenges of the SCQM patient registry in everyday practice (Chrysoula Manolaraki, MD)
Prescription restrictions for TNFi therapy in PsA – useful or not? (Burkhard Möller, MD, PhD)
21.08.2024: Visit us at the SGR-Congress in Lausanne
You can't find the time in your daily practice routine to familiarise with the SCQM patient register or exchange ideas with us? Take the opportunity and visit us at the SGR Congress at our booth (no. 18).
In a short session you can learn about the patient registry and its benefits for your everyday practice. On top of that, two workshops on the topic of ‘VITH & SCQM for the practice - quality work is paid for, register work is rewarded’ will take place, led by Dr Michael Andor.
Dr Catherine Raptis, Deputy Head of Science at the SCQM Foundation, will be happy to show you our services associated with research projects and give you insights into the numerous studies conducted with SCQM data.
Book a meeting with us!
We gladly take the time to inform you about the patient registry and our services. Simply book a time slot at our booth in advance or visit us spontaneously.
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Workshop (german)
VITH & SCQM für die Praxis - Qualitätsarbeit wird bezahlt, Registerarbeit belohnt
- Date: 06.09.2024
- Time: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
- Moderation: Dr med. M. Andor, Uster
We cordially invite you to participate in the poster sessions on studies with SCQM data. All information on the poster sessions can be found here.
We look forward to welcoming you at our booth no. 18 and the workshops at the SGR Congress!
26.03.2024: New regulation regarding biosimilars
Measures to promote generics and biosimilars came into force on January 1, 2024. The Swiss Rheumatism League explains the changes that you should know about as a patient. Pharmacists are now allowed to replace an original biological medicine prescribed by a doctor with an available, cheaper biosimilar. Important: If this is the case for you and the medication in mySCQM is no longer up to date, please inform your doctor. Alternatively, you can also contact the SCQM office so that your medication can be entered correctly in the SCQM database again. In this way, you will help to maintain the integrity of the SCQM data - thank you very much for your valuable contribution!