Across the healthcare industry “engagement” has become a hot topic. Whether pharmaceutical or insurance or a hospital, all are examining ways to have a keener insight into the behavior, preferences and trends of those with whom they are working and across their ecosystem. Much of this discussion centers on keeping close track of preferences in... more
I am fortunate to work closely with Informatica customers. Customers who are defining data governance, bringing meaning to the term “self-service analytics” and championing cross-functional data ownership – with an entrepreneurial mindset. They are not deterred by the complexity of cross-functional projects or… the word no. Top of mind is Terri Mikol, Director of Data... more
Informatica has achieved compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for the current suite of iPaaS products. HIPAA addresses the use and disclosure of individuals’ health information — called protected health information (PHI) — by organizations subject to the Privacy Rule — called covered entities — as well as standards for the rights... more
With fifteen years of experience working with healthcare data, Alex Zimmerman, director of data management and business intelligence at Christus Health, was welcomed as a bit of a rock star at the recently concluded Informatica World 2016. Business and technology leaders from across industries had assembled specifically to hear him share his insights about data... more
According to Health Data Management, “ ‘Despite the widespread adoption of electronic health records, the integration of healthcare data remains a critical challenge for the industry as it strives to achieve interoperability,’ said Karen DeSalvo, MD, National Coordinator for Health IT.” The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) chief pointed to HL7’s... more
By now most have read or at least heard of the recently released report that claims medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death in the US. While the statistic is certainly discouraging, unfortunately it isn’t astonishing or new. Eight years ago I read through a presentation by Tom Peters (@tom_peters) where he basically... more
When I think of healthcare, I think of many different things: getting better from a cold or flu, receiving reassurance that I have no serious ailments, or possibly getting relief from allergies. I also think about cost, as a family of four will have numerous uncovered expenses. What I don’t want to know or fear... more
Data. It’s all about the data. Can you get enough? Is it accurate? How much is too much? In healthcare, the appetite for data – both clinical and operational – shows no boundaries. Whether researching the impact of a new therapy, optimizing clinical workflow, or deepening member and patient engagement, the breadth and complexity of... more
Digital health data integration is the collection of data from a variety of sources, including digital health, mobile apps, wearables, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Once the data is collected, it enables pharma companies to best analyze and understand the data. In theory, digital health data integration allows pharma to collect data from... more
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) adoption, big data and other technology trends are generating large volumes and varieties of data for analysis. Data is not the limiting factor in transforming the business and practice of healthcare; managing the data is. If healthcare organizations want to use these technologies to create opportunities to differentiate, they must invest... more