Archive for February, 2012

Series: CxOs have a lot on their minds. Is MDM one of them?

Are CxOs thinking about MDM? Is it even on their radar? Jennifer McGinn kicks off a series that will explore how various C-level executives can benefit from MDM. From traditional executives like CEO and CFO, we’ll also examine how newer roles, like Chief Resource Officer and Chief Privacy Officer, can leverage MDM.

6 Essential Elements of Data Security

Which six elements comprise successful data security strategies? Kim examines recent trends in data security and compliance and offers insights to protect your organization and its data.

Inspiring “Aha” Data Moments: Lester Knutsen

IBM Champion Lester Knutsen loves building databases, but he also invests a lot of time in helping clients have “aha” moments about their data. Find out the Informix processes Lester designed to inspire these moments while navigating regulatory challenges.

Happy Birthday, Watson

On Watson’s first birthday, we look at how healthcare providers are already using Watson technology to improve clinical diagnoses. Watch a video to hear an example of Watson diagnoses in action.

Doing More with Provider Data: IBM Initiate Provider Hub for MDM

How can you really understand your provider data? Today we announce IBM Initiate Provider Hub for MDM. Find out how to link data from across systems to really know your data – and how the resulting virtual repository can improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Unveiling IBM Initiate Healthcare Hubs for MDM

Chad announces IBM Initiate Healthcare Hubs for MDM, our new release that combines Initiate’s gold-standard EMPI and Provider Registry solutions with the power of IBM InfoSphere MDM. Find out more about this ground-breaking release.

From MDM to Ready for Watson

Michelle moves from MDM to healthcare analytics and looks at how the predictive analytics powered by IBM Watson can help make sense of reams of unstructured data in a healthcare setting. She shares details on how Seton Healthcare is beginning to take advantage of analytics to prepare for transformation and growth.

An AppStore for MDM?

Could an MDM “AppStore” of sorts work? Would users benefit from purchasing just the functions they need? Stephan Zoder examines the possibilities.

An International Perspective: We really do live in a small world!

Lorraine shares stories of healthcare transformation from her recent travels to Japan and China. Even though traditional medicine often operates in tandem with Western medicine, many of the challenges are the same, particularly with a growing population.

Break Up your MDM Boulder. Float it in the Cloud.

MDM can be huge and complex. Perhaps it’s time to consider breaking it into smaller, more functional components. Stephan Zoder explains.