How does Care Everywhere perform de-duplication of patient records across exchanges?

• A. By applying patient matching algorithms, linking duplicates, and allowing data stewardship review to merge records as canonical
• B. Manual review of duplicates by data stewards only
• C. By centralizing all data and preventing cross-site exchanges
• D. By archiving duplicates and keeping records separate

Answer: (A)

Care Everywhere resolves patient identity across exchanges by combining automated matching with governance. Automated matching algorithms compare demographics, identifiers, and encounter history across records from different sites to flag potential duplicates. When duplicates are identified, related records are linked so clinicians see a unified view, and data stewards review these matches to designate a canonical master record. The approved canonical record becomes the shared patient identity across exchanges, providing a single, longitudinal view while preserving data integrity and governance. This approach blends fast automated detection with human oversight to prevent incorrect merges.