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An enterprise master patient index (EMPI) serves as the foundational architecture for healthcare interoperability by creating a centralized identity resolution system that eliminates duplicate patient records.
As healthcare data continues to proliferate across electronic health records (EHRs), medical imaging platforms and third-party applications, the EMPI ensures accurate patient attribution regardless of data source or generation method.
Tech leaders must evaluate EMPI solutions not only on their technical performance but also on their ability to integrate with existing infrastructure and…