Deterministic & Probabilistic Matching Isn’t Enough: Why Beacon Matching™ is the Future of Patient Identity

Traditional Master Patient Index (MPI) systems have historically relied on deterministic and probabilistic matching methods to identify patient duplicates. While these methods are useful, they’re increasingly insufficient as healthcare datasets become more complex and fragmented.

Limitations of Deterministic and Probabilistic Matching

Deterministic Matching relies on exact matches, such as identical names, birthdates, or Social Security numbers. However, minor variations like nicknames, address typos, or changed surnames cause these methods to fail.

Probabilistic Matching tries to overcome this by using statistical probabilities, assigning weights to each match attribute. Yet, probabilistic methods often require extensive manual review and fail to resolve ambiguous matches confidently.

Both methods commonly miss 5-10% of patient duplicates, translating into considerable financial loss, increased workload, and significant compliance risk.

The Game Changing Approach: Beacon Matching™

Unlike traditional approaches, Beacon Matching™, SynchroLink AI's advanced matching solution, solves this problem by cross-referencing hospital records against our proprietary database containing 300 million+ verified patient identities. This approach delivers accurate matches even when patient data is fragmented or incomplete, closing gaps left by traditional MPI methods.

This powerful technology solves the hardest duplicate cases instantly and with confidence.

Real Benefits Hospitals Experience with Beacon Matching™

Hospitals adopting Beacon Matching™ report:

• Significant reduction in duplicate records
• Fewer denied insurance claims: improved cash flow
• Enhanced patient safety and clinical trust
• Reduced regulatory compliance risk

Your hospital doesn’t have to struggle with incomplete or inaccurate patient data. SynchroLink AI integrates seamlessly, enhancing—not replacing—your existing MPI.

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