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The healthcare industry is well on its way through a digital revolution, with a focus on patient engagement and seamless data sharing. A critical piece of this puzzle is ensuring accurate and consistent patient identification across various healthcare systems. This blog post explores how payer and provider organizations are leveraging healthcare master data management (hMDM) …
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, interoperability remains a persistent challenge, with significant implications for payers. Despite efforts to address this issue, the complexity of healthcare data exchange continues to hinder efficiency, drive up costs, and limit the realization of positive returns on investment. Today, we delve into the pressing importance of interoperability for …
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, digital engagement and identity management have emerged as critical components for payer success. Today, we explore the importance of these elements and their transformative potential in driving efficiency, reducing costs, and delivering exceptional experiences for both members and providers. Importance and relevance Digital engagement, often referred to …
The importance of provider data Provider data is crucial for driving key initiatives and sustaining core aspects of your business. But the potential negative impact of low-quality and underutilized provider information, often obscured by data silos, can result in significant costs for your organization. Health IT leadership faces a substantial challenge in comprehending and navigating …
Cloud storage and computing have many advantages for healthcare system operations, but a successful migration to the cloud requires an understanding of the possible pitfalls. Data quality is key to success. Having an hMDM system in place for identity before you complete your migration will significantly increase the value of your cloud services. Moving to …
The conversations from the thought leaders at the ONC Annual Meeting last week in DC were invaluable as we plan our priority initiatives for 2024. There was lots of talk of FHIR, TEFCA, and all our other favorite acronyms, but what stood out was how quickly both Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm and National Coordinator for …
Healthcare data managers have been hearing a lot about two interesting new approaches to building a data architecture: data fabric and data mesh. With the increasing volumes, variety, and complexity of incoming healthcare data, and the pressures to enable data access while maintaining governance and security, healthcare data managers are looking for a reliable, scalable …
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing consequences for healthcare providers who engage in information blocking under the 21st Century Cures Act. Information blocking refers to actions that interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI) when needed for patient care. It applies to healthcare providers, health …
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, accessibility and exchange of patient information are vital for providing quality care. However, a significant challenge known as information blocking has the potential to disrupt the flow of patient data. In this blog post, we will explore what information blocking is, the key federal laws and regulations surrounding it, …