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Integration Suite Use Cases - Deep Dive On The Non-Traditional

Posted by Brad Loetz on Apr 8, 2019 3:56 PM

In our blog Use Cases for Your Integration Suite - Maximize Your Investment we outlined the many use cases for integration suites. Different than past, out of the box, purpose built applications for specific integration duties, integration suites are more like integration development tool kits. With the tool kit base functionality, integration framework, and organization specific transformation and business process coding, these tools are capable of providing a much wider array of integration solutions than purpose built predecessors.

Here are some of the non-traditional use cases mentioned in the last piece with a deeper dive into each.

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The Value of Training and Investing in Your Team

Posted by Charley Hughes on Apr 4, 2019 1:34 PM

Staff retention is one area by which the effectiveness of a manager is judged. One key retention element important to your data integration team members is keeping their skills sharp. Sure things like compensation, increased responsibilities, and honest performance evaluations are important, but so is the ongoing education of the professionals you manage.

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Status Quo, The Enemy Of EDI And Integration Efficiency

Posted by Brad Loetz on Apr 4, 2019 1:33 PM

If it is not broke don't fix it, right? Well, it depends on what one defines as broke, and when it is broke, how one fixes it.

Two examples serve as excellent illustrations with the first being from a builder friend of mine with a client trying to cut a budget corner against his advice, and the second being one of my own costly lessons.

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FHIR 101: What Healthcare Organizations Should Know about Interoperability

Posted by Brooke Lester on Apr 2, 2019 1:15 PM

While variety might be the spice of life, different formats of data make it difficult to exchange data between healthcare providers and insurance companies. That is why the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource (FHIR) was created.

FHIR has generated a great deal of excitement among vendors in the healthcare IT industry. Read on to learn what it is, why it was developed, and how it is used to improve interoperability in the healthcare ecosystem.

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Consultant or Clearinghouse: Which Makes Sense for Your Medical Practice?

Posted by Brooke Lester on Mar 27, 2019 2:54 PM

Medical billing is a necessity for practices; without it, you cannot continue your crucial work of keeping patients healthy. At the same time, it is an administrative task that takes up valuable time and resources. How can your medical practice balance the need for payment with your core business, making people feel better?

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