Harris Data Integrity Solutions Experts to Present at AHIMA25
Mackenzie Higgins and Candice Neisen will explore the role that health information professionals and AI with human oversight play in protecting patient data during mergers and acquisitions
Niagara Falls, N.Y. – October 10, 2025 – Data integrity experts from Harris Data Integrity Solutions, the leading provider of best-in-class patient data integrity services and software, will share with AHIMA25 attendees their insights into the increased complexity of managing patient identity and data integrity during mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Mackenzie Higgins, RHIA, strategic growth manager, and Candice Neisen, MS, RHIA, director of professional services, will present Balancing AI and Human Expertise During Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9:45 am CT.
During the education session, Higgins and Neisen will focus on crucial pre-conversion steps health information professionals should take and will delve into the challenges of duplicate records, effective patient matching, and the risks of over-reliance on AI. Best practices for ensuring data accuracy and compliance during M&A transitions will also be shared, along with interactive exercises that provide real-world insights into maintaining data integrity and resolving duplicates in M&A scenarios.
Julie Pursley, MSHI, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA, director of industry relations with Harris Data Integrity Solutions (Booth #826), will host a gathering in AHIMA’s Meet Up Hub in Booth #630, where she will lead a conversation on “Every Name Matters: 2025 Patient Naming Framework.” Taking place on Tuesday, October 14, at 3:25 p.m. CT, this event provides an opportunity for patient identity experts to network and hear the latest updates from the volunteer group leading the revision of the Naming Policy Framework, which is expected to be published in early 2026.
The company’s experts will also be available at Booth #826 at the conference to share information and answer questions about Harris Data Integrity Solutions’ industry-leading identity resolution services, including:
Master Person Index (MPI) clean-up
Epic Identity Queue management
M&A transitions
Duplicate record data analysis
While at the booth, qualified visitors can register to win a Tory Burch Ella printed tote or Yeti 8-can soft cooler.
Finally, Higgins will be among the Grace & Triumph Award winners to be recognized during the opening general session on Monday, Oct. 13, at 8 a.m. CT. She received the Emerging Star Award in recognition of her commitment to the health information profession, career accomplishments, excellence in team collaboration, professionalism, problem-solving, and innovation. Higgins will also be recognized alongside fellow members of the inaugural class of the AHIMA Leadership Development Academy, a program dedicated to cultivating emerging leaders in health information by providing essential leadership skills and growth opportunities for early-career professionals.
“The ongoing consolidation of healthcare entities and accelerating adoption of advanced technologies like AI and automation have exponentially increased the complexity of maintaining the integrity of patient data,” says Rachel Podczervinski, MS, RHIA, executive vice president, Harris Data Integrity Solutions. “At Harris Data Integrity Solutions, we have the expertise and experience needed to cut through the hype and deliver clean MPIs and uncluttered identity queues. We are excited to share our story with AHIMA attendees.”
To learn more about Harris Data Integrity Solutions, visit Booth #826 at the AHIMA 2025 Conference or click here to visit our website.
About Harris Data Integrity Solutions
Harris Data Integrity Solutions delivers industry-leading data integrity services and software to reduce duplicate medical records and minimize the ongoing costs associated with maintaining quality patient data. Created by the integration of two data integrity powerhouses, Just Associates, Inc. and QuadraMed® Corporation, Harris Data Integrity Solutions offers unparalleled depth and breadth of industry expertise and the commitment to ongoing innovation necessary to meet the changing needs of patients and healthcare organizations. Designed to address the broad spectrum of challenges associated with patient matching and data integrity, its suite of advanced technology-enabled services includes Master Person Index (MPI) and Epic Identity Queue management, as well as automated duplicate resolution and EMPI solutions. For more information, visit www.harrisdataintegritysolutions.com.
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