Techniques for Matching Patient Record Data Across Disparate EHRs and Other Systems

The promise of secure and seamless exchange of patient healthcare information is powerful. As payers, providers, Health Information Exchanges (HIXs) and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) move rapidly toward the full deployment of electronic medical records, healthcare IT professionals are grappling with a fragmented network of systems and data silos. These disparate systems and databases often house redundant copies of patient medical data in multiple formats, which limits the ability to see a true 360-degree view of the patient. The benefits from connected patient data are many, including...