Patient Identification Challenges

Patient misidentification is a costly issue plaguing health care today, affecting organizations and patients alike. The problems can be traced to several factors, among them variables in demographic data, the intake process, and patient portals. Fortunately, there are solutions to reduce the proportion of patient mismatching, with a focus on reducing costs and improving patient care. In this For the Record article, Megan Pruente shares her insights into both the problems and solutions to healthcare’s patient matching problem. Read the full article here.