HealthIT Answers October 17, 2024
By Liz Buckle, Director of Product, CommonWell Health Alliance
In the complex landscape of health information exchange (HIE), ensuring that the right patient data is connected and accessible across multiple healthcare providers is crucial. Two essential technologies that make this possible are the Master Patient Index (MPI) and the Record Locator Service (RLS). While each plays a unique role, their combined power enables seamless, accurate, and efficient data exchange. CommonWell Health Alliance integrated these technologies into its network from day one and has recently enhanced them to support scalable interoperability and improve patient care.
The Master Patient Index (MPI) is a critical component of an effective national network. Its primary function is to create and maintain an index of all...
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