Identity Resolution Daily Links 2009-05-29
[Post from Infoglide] Identity Resolution Featured in IAIABC Journal
“If you’re not familiar with the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards & Commissions (IAIABC), it’s a very active non-profit organization of government agencies that administer workers’ compensation programs in the U.S., Canada, and other countries. In addition to sponsoring a large number of industry events including conferences and training seminars, they publish an excellent journal twice yearly that provides educational articles about education, research, and management of workers’ compensation issues.”
Boston Globe: Electronic health records raise doubt
“Personal health records, such as those offered by Google Health, are a promising tool for patients’ empowerment - but inaccuracies could be “a huge problem,” said Dr. Paul Tang, the chief medical information officer for the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, who chairs a health technology panel for the National Quality Forum.”
ITBusinessEdge: Master Data Management Can Pay off During M&As
“When companies begin mergers and acquisitions, the focus is always on the financial aspects of the deal first. Bloor Research found that 79 percent of M&A activity ignores IT integration outright. So, for many IT deparments, the real work begins after the ink has dried – a situation that some IT experts believe could contribute to the ridiculously high failure rate of M&As.”
Arizona Republic: Police agencies tout enhanced cooperation
“Just when it seemed there could be no good news about border security, law-enforcement agencies at a national conference in Phoenix engaged in a virtual group hug Wednesday, declaring that they’ve become a team.”
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