New Service Connects Healthcare Providers to Make Information Sharing Easier, Highlights Work with CareSpark.
1 March 2010
All data exchange initiatives face the same fundamental issue: management of patient identities and linking of the clinical data associated with those identities. This is particularly important when sharing information across a regional- or state-sponsored data exchange. 18 February 2010
Whether your organization has health information technologies (HIT) in place today or preparations for meaningful use are just beginning, the time is now to understand your environment, locate where patient information exists today and prioritize your needs.
12 February 2010
IBM is adding master data management (MDM) provider Initiate Systems to its portfolio as part of its push into health care with its Smarter Planet agenda.11 February 2010
The rumors of IBM’s acquisition of MDM vendor Initiate Systems were confirmed in an IBM press release. Herewith, a brief homage from Jill Dyché of Baseline Consulting to Initiate Systems.
4 February 2010
Federal and state health IT policymakers have paid little attention to the problem of managing provider identities. The exception is the National Provider Identifier (NPI). But while the NPI supports Medicare and Medicaid payments, it does not address broader provider identity management challenges.1 February 2010
Too often, companies try to solve their data issues by replacing their systems, or trying to scale them to be the single "master". However, a well-designed SOA can provide accurate and complete view and at a more efficient cost.
21 January 2010
Efficiency and cashable savings have been among the key issues faced by local authorities over the past few years. Now the demands are becoming more intense and many councils are turning to the management of enterprise information as an asset.
18 January 2010
No one can predict the future. Despite our lack of forecasting skills, it’s always fun to use our experience to take an educated look forward to what’s coming down the road. 18 January 2010
An ABC News interview with Initiate Systems' CEO Bill Conroy explaining the pros and cons of electronic health care records and the case for accuracy, trust and standards for EHR.
15 January 2010
Listen to DM Radio to hear an expert panel discuss taking MDM to the next level and how it requires a combination of technology, process and key people -- especially a strong leader.9 January 2010
Whether your organization has HIT in place today or preparations for are just beginning, the time is now to understand where patient information exists today and prioritize your needs.
6 January 2010