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Data Management Challenges for U.S. Healthcare Providers

Data Management Challenges for U.S. Healthcare Providers
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Author(s): Steven B. Dolins (Bradley University and Health E-Discovery, USA)and Robert E. Kero (Bradley University and Health E-Discovery, USA)
Copyright: 2006
Pages: 4
Source title: Emerging Trends and Challenges in Information Technology Management
Source Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-019-6.ch198
ISBN13: 9781616921286
EISBN13: 9781466665361

Abstract

This paper identifies four major data management problems related to healthcare information systems: providers have complex application portfolios, system heterogeneity, data integration issues, and numerous, complex financial contracts to manage. Two emerging trends to solve some of these data management problems are described: electronic medical records (EMR) and national data repositories. This paper offers insight on how to make sure these types of systems are successfully developed and deployed.

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