Maccabi's patient database is derived from a central electronic medical record, containing longitudinal data on a stable population of almost 2 million people for over 18 years. All doctors have been computerized and connected to the central database since 1993, using the same IT system.
Quality
A central medical record affords control over the quality and consistency of the data
Size
Data on population of 2 million people
History
All doctors and health professionals connected to the central database since 1993, using the same Electronic Medical Record system
Longitudinal data
Includes patient data from birth to death
Stable population (< 2% annual turnover)
Comprehensive
Complete data on each patient from all clinical interactions and activities
Comprehensive lab data from single central lab assures consistent lab values
Full pharmacy prescription and purchase data
Extensive demographic data on each patient
Customizable
Ability to customize data collection to meet client needs
The database compiles information from the following sources:
4700 contracted and employed primary care and specialist physicians
32 hospitals
650 pharmacies
central laboratory
imaging centers
physiotherapy clinics
nursing stations
psychiatry and mental health services
