From the course: Data Governance for the Healthcare Industry
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Master data management as a quality foundation
From the course: Data Governance for the Healthcare Industry
Master data management as a quality foundation
- [Narrator] Establishing data quality standards, it starts with defining a trusted primary source, the definitive system of records for critical information domains. This requires more than simple data collection. For example, when patient details vary across emergency, primary care, and billing systems, which version is correct? Master Data Management, MDM, solves this challenge by designating a single source of truth for critical domains like patients, providers and services; establishes protocols for records creation, modification, and validation. For instance, a comprehensive patient record might prioritize information from the electronic health records system and ensure demographic changes are consistently applied across all platforms. However, implementing MDM effectively requires a strong data governance that defines clear decision rights. Who can create or merge provider records? What verification is required before a record becomes primary? These are not just technical…
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