Through smart data governance and the use of intelligent technologies, providers will be able to transform existing structured and unstructured data into actionable information, streamlining workflow and enhancing the overall model of patient care.

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The creative submissions included specialized tools that enable clinical decision support through diagnostic applications, clinical dashboards that link EMRs with immunization registry and syndromic surveillance data, and multi-use applications that support clinical workflow and medical record annotation.

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Complicated data structures and complicated workflow (such as in EHRs) is hypercomplicated.

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Complexity: Complicated data structures and simple workflow is complicated.

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Simple data structures and complicated workflow is complicated.

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It also provides surveillance to help hospitals manage data that identifies and tracks healthcare associated infections and automate central supply workflow with instrument, repair and sterilization management.

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The data is used either for brand management and monitoring purposes, or as part of workflow systems that help them address customer issues online.

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