NCPDP & Experian Health Announce 100% of the U.S. Population Has a Universal Patient Identifier, Powered by Experian Health UIM and NCPDP Standards™
"Having a single, unified and accurate view of the patient is a challenge that plagues the healthcare system, and now we have a comprehensive solution that reduces the barriers to make healthcare safer," explained
How the UPI works comprising all Americans
The flow of communication happens when healthcare organizations send
The UPI is a number that is not known to the patient or provider. It is not intended to be a patient-facing number in an effort to prevent misuse of the identifier. The UPI does not collect or share any clinical claims or diagnostic information.
"The vision of
Multiple benefits to providers and patients
By helping identify duplicate or incomplete patient records, and thereby vastly improving data quality, the UPI solution addresses patient safety, interoperability, business and operational challenges currently burdening the healthcare delivery system.
The UPI solution's ability to achieve accurate record match rates for all ages also improves efficient, patient-centered care coordination, as well as population health management strategies, prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), social determinants of health initiatives and more.
As patients move from healthcare provider to provider, the UPI will journey through the standards across different care settings and across state geographical boundaries -- all the while continually synchronizing to ensure an accurate view of the patient.
"We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone achievement as an important step in tackling a critical patient safety issue with the right partner, technology and process – using industry standards," said Stember. "At the same time, our next steps are in process as we move to help ensure that healthcare organizations nationwide are able to take advantage of the UPI to make healthcare safer for all Americans."
For more information on how the UPI offering works, click here. To learn more about the
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