Automation & ETL
A healthcare provider needed a reliable link between patient billing records and medical inventory. We created ETL pipelines that synchronized data between the ECW EMR and inventory system, eliminating billing mistakes and saving considerable admin time.
Matching inventory usage to patient billing data is mission-critical in healthcare. Mistakes not only cost money but can also lead to compliance issues. Our data pipelines ensured each consumable item was accurately billed to the correct patient at the right time.
The Challenge
- Frequent Billing Errors: Discrepancies arose when inventory data didn’t match up with patient treatments.
- Manual Reconciliation: Staff spent hours each day verifying and correcting records.
- Lack of Real-Time Updates: Delays in data synchronization caused confusion and potential revenue loss.
What We Did
- Seamless Data Extraction: We tapped into the ECW EMR for real-time patient data and extracted inventory usage from the central system.
- Robust Transformation & Mapping: Our ETL process matched each consumable item to the appropriate patient record, ensuring correct billing codes.
- Automated Data Loading: We scheduled regular loads back into both systems so that patient and inventory data remained in sync around the clock.
95% Reduction in Billing Errors
Automating data flows drastically cut down mistakes and rework.
Hours to Minutes
Manual reconciliation times plummeted.
Real-Time Visibility
Managers had up-to-date snapshots of inventory levels and patient charges, improving overall financial health.
