Goal: To enable the evolution of the Healthcare Management and Information System (HMIS) into what is, in essence, a constellation of interoperable and reusable components revolving around a standards-based, extensible framework.
eServices Group, Inc. subscribes to a modular approach toward Healthcare Management and Information System (HMIS) enhancement rather than the more costly HMIS replacement, which often is slow to produce an ROI (return on investment). To this end, eServices has created a number of XJ Series Healthcare modules which are designed to increase the functionality and efficiency of the HMIS without the hassle and budget-drain associated with the acquisition and protracted implementation of an entirely new system.
eServices Group has taken an object-oriented approach to both its programming and its technical model. Object-oriented programming is built upon the "black box" principle where objects are seen as "black boxes" which perform certain functions. The inner workings of the objects are seen as inconsequential to the overall operation of the system so long as the objects are performing the desired tasks. By arranging a set of HMIS functional objects, we can compose a fully functional, open-architecture, platform-independent, manageable HMIS built upon a mature legacy system.
Phase I: Development of a standards-based protocol for architecting the new HMIS framework, succeeded by the cloaking of the existing legacy Healthcare Management and Information System with this newer framework.
eServices begins by wrapping the existing HMIS with an open-architecture, stable framework. Once the appropriate framework is in place, the HMIS is poised for further functional enhancement. Careful definition of the primary business objectives of the particular Healthcare Management and Information System should result in the identification of requisite enhancements.
Phase II: Incorporation of a number of "plug-and-play" objects whose functions accomplish the primary business objectives of the HMIS.
eServices has created a suite of XJ Series components designed to perform various HMIS business functions. Examples of possible functional objects are:
- Beneficiary and eligibility enrollment object
- Data management, analysis, and reporting object
- Payment and purchasing object
- Provider enrollment, identification, and verification object
- Service delivery and utilization object
- System management and administration object
Phase III: Dissemination of data processed by the Healthcare Management and Information System and subsequent publication of information to appropriate recipients.
Once the initial core business objectives of the Healthcare Management and Information system are met, differentiation of the HMIS may begin. The value of a healthcare information system is not the information which resides in the system, but the information which is collected, assimilated, and distributed by the system. Healthcare data has no value unless it is accessible to the users who need it. eServices Group's web-ready XJ Series Healthcare objects easily facilitate publication of information to the Internet or intranet for public or private access.
By employing a three-phased, modular approach, eServices equips our clients with three invaluable possessions: Framework, Functionality, and Freedom.
- Framework for present and future success
- Functionality for today's business and tomorrow's opportunity
- Freedom from platform-dependent, restrictive information architectures
For more information about the XJ Series suite of healthcare solutions, contact William McAuliffe at wmcauliffe@esrv.com.
