Should We Implement A National Patient Identifier (NPI) System?

For over 20 years, the advantages of using a national patient identifier (NPI) system have been debated. An NPI system would give each United States citizen a unique number to be used across the healthcare system. The primary reason an NPI system has not been implemented is the privacy concern; however, in June 2019, Congress… Continue reading Should We Implement A National Patient Identifier (NPI) System?