MediSmart – Portable, Personal Medical Database

MediSmart is an innovative modular health IT solution that transforms the way healthcare is managed.

With MediSmart healthcare providers get: Accurate and efficient registration procedures improve both the patient experience and the accuracy of claims Lower rate of denials Expedited claims payments increase the provider’s cash flow Reduction in duplicate and commingled patient records Access to patients’ medical information in emergency care situations Fewer duplicate tests Enhanced continuity of care

The Solution
The MediSmart solution includes a plastic patient card, the size of a credit card, which embeds a microprocessor – or computer chip. It can capture the patient’s complete electronic health record (EHR) - personal and biometric identity; emergency contact information; medical history, current medical conditions and treatments; benefit status/insurance information; and up to 15 other applications. In addition, MediSmart provides credentialing and authentication through similar cards for doctors and administrators. MediSmart also draws on its experience with biometric projects around the world to add optional fingerprint readers that can better identify patients. In addition, MediSmart offers PIN-enabled contactless readers.

The Backbone
MediSmart’s software module, SmartLink, connects the card readers and biometric fingerprint readers with other health IT platforms at the healthcare provider. Drawing on its ability to utilize standards-based communications (HL7, CCR, CCD), SmartLink can map data to/from legacy health IT systems and integrate with them.

Case Study OTI and SMART, a Kenyan company committed to delivering technology driven secure healthcare solutions, healthcare program managers needed to verify eligibility and plan information, reduce claim denials and increase formulary compliance. To solve these issues, MediSmart is introduced. Cards are issued to all members (employees and their dependants) with a biometrically controlled smart card and benefits are registered. Managers, doctors and service providers receive a designated

smart card reader and software so that all encounters are transmitted to scheme case managers as they happen. After more than 100,000 cards and 340 contactless smart card readers & other device points of service at hospitals, pharmacies and general practitioner sites across Kenya. The results: - Contribution/claim ratio reduced in certain instances from 150% to 50% - Administration costs reduced significantly - Call centre dependency reduced by 80% - Reduced unmanaged private reimbursement, now only use contracted service provider network For more information: www.smart.co.ke