Experian Health and NCPDP Align to Improve Patient Identification

by Experian Health 0 min read November 29, 2016

Experian Health and NCPDP (National Council for Prescription Drug Programs) have joined forces to introduce a vendor-neutral solution that powers a national patient identifier. Experian Health and NCPDP have announced a strategic alliance to provide a vendor neutral solution to address the complexities of managing patient identification.

With a shared vision to create solutions and leverage data for the common good, this alliance brings an innovative matching solution that provides the framework for establishing a unique patient identifier to address patient safety, financial and operational challenges across the U.S. healthcare ecosystem. Read the press release here.

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