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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, …
In healthcare, data accuracy is not only an important part of business operations—it saves lives. Every piece of information, from patient records to billing details, must be precisely maintained to ensure the wellbeing of patients and the financial health of healthcare organizations. One often overlooked aspect of this meticulous record keeping is the management of …
If you use IBM® Initiate® as your MDM or EMPI, your organization is not an exception. You are spending millions of dollars a year on hardware, maintenance, upgrades, and algorithmic tuning cycles. And you either have a large staff reviewing and resolving potential duplicates, or you have thousands or millions of duplicates accumulating without any …
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the concept of consumerism has taken center stage. Patients are no longer passive recipients of healthcare services; they have become active consumers, making informed decisions about their care. This shift has been significantly accelerated by digital enablement, which brings with it a myriad of tools and solutions designed to …