Health Market Science HIE Expert to Speak at Annual Medicaid Conference
Michael L. Nelson, DPM, Invited Panel Member at Upcoming MMIS Conference in Austin
King of Prussia, PA — July 12, 2011 — Health Market Science (HMS), leading supplier of provider data and data management solutions, will be represented at the 2011 Medicaid Management Information Systems(MMIS) Conference on July 31- August 4 in Austin, Texas. Michael L. Nelson, DPM and product marketing manager at HMS, will be participating on the panel, “SoYou Think You Know What a Provider Directory Is?”
The session is part of the HIT/ HIE/ ARRA/ HITECH track at the conference and will be moderated by Nancy Peterson, deputy director, New England States Consortium Systems Organization (NESCSO).Also on the panel are Holly Walton, Sr. Analyst, Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP),and a TBA representative from Vermont Medicaid.
The panel will focus on how a provider directory can be leveraged as a key business asset. “I look forward to bringing the supplier perspective and discussing the advantages of a top-quality provider master file,” said Nelson. “The good news for struggling Medicaid agencies is that HMS has readily-available, long-term solutions that meet the ‘big-three ‘needs, i.e. enhancing coordination of care, facilitating provider enrollment, and preventing inappropriate access to PHI, “ he added.
The conference is held annually by The New England States Consortium Systems Organization (NESCSO), a non-profit corporation organized by the six New England Health and Human services agencies and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The program includes six subject areas/tracks: Affordable Care Act; HIT / HIE / ARRA / HITECH; MITA and MITA Related; Data Needs/Analytics; Operations / Management / Procurement and Standards. This year’s keynote speaker will be Todd Park, Chief Technology Officer of HHS.
About Health Market Science
Founded in 1999, Health Market Science (HMS) is dedicated to providing the most accurate and useful data solutions to pharmacy, pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturers, health care providers, hospital systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and other segments of the healthcare and life science markets. Our entire organization is focused on the quality of the solutions we deliver which starts with a relentless pursuit of acquiring, analyzing and cleansing more than 2,000 disparate data sources. HMS has the experience, technology, people, and processes to deliver the most accurate, timely healthcare provider MasterFile available in the market. With more than 140 employees, HMS uses innovative technology and domain expertise to help our clients comply with evolving federal and state based laws, reduce operational costs and maximize market opportunities. For more information, visit www.healthmarketscience.com.
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