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4 Ways EDI Has Transformed Healthcare
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4 Ways EDI Has Transformed Healthcare
4 Ways EDI Has Transformed Healthcare
By Larry Marshall
Posted October 26, 2017
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Before the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA, came to be in 1996, medical forms were mostly paper-based. That means that medical data was largely manual and healthcare information security was essentially non-existent. Due to the enactment of HIPAA, organizations began to exchange data via the electronic data interchange (EDI) protocol, a game changer for the healthcare industry. Not only did the use of EDI cut data management and costs, but it also allowed for more accurate records and addressed compliance issues. EDI’s effect on the healthcare industry has been transformative, but it’s still important to make sure you’re using the right tools to ensure full compliance and security. Best-in-breed EDI solutions such as IBM’s B2B Integrator and IBM ITXA will provide you with comprehensive support and quality features that continue to propel the healthcare industry forward. The Importance of EDI in Healthcare
Before EDI and HIPAA transformed healthcare in the United States, records and other medical data were not standardized. EDI allows for a standardized and secure format, enabling organized and compliant information exchange. It’s important to note that EDI and email exchanges are two completely different things. EDI is encrypted, secure and transmitted between computer systems and applications.