Person Matching: Navigating Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions

In a For the Record E-News Exclusive, Megan Pruente discusses the impact of the surge in hospital M&A, driven by a focus on increasing value, achieving economies of scale, and improving patient care and outcomes, on managing and maintaining the master person/patient index (MPI). She also shares insights into successfully navigating the complexities of MPI management before, during, and after a merger, including implementing best practices for data conversion planning, employing effective person-matching strategies, and leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to resolve duplicate records. Click to reach Person Matching: Navigating Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions.