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Provider Management

CareLaunch's Provider Management system enables organizations to manage healthcare provider information using FHIR standards, ensuring secure and standardized provider data handling.

Overview​

The Provider Management system offers:

  • FHIR-compliant provider data management
  • Role-based access control
  • External system integration
  • Provider profile synchronization

Features​

Provider Information​

CareLaunch stores and manages essential provider information:

  1. Basic Demographics

    • Provider name and identifiers
    • Contact information
    • Professional details

  2. Profile Management

    • Profile image handling
    • Specialty information
    • Location associations
    • Contact preferences

Access Control​

Provider data access is controlled through role-based permissions:

  1. Administrative Roles

    • Platform Admin access
    • Organization Admin access
    • Instance Admin access

  2. Security Features

    • Secure data handling
    • Audit logging
    • Access tracking

Using Provider Management​

Accessing Provider Records​

  1. Navigate to the Providers section
  2. Use search filters to find specific providers
  3. Click on a provider to view their profile

Managing Provider Data​

  1. Creating Providers

    • Click "New Provider"
    • Enter required information
    • Upload profile image if needed
    • Save the provider record

  2. Updating Information

    • Select the provider to update
    • Modify necessary fields
    • Save changes
    • Changes are tracked in audit log

Provider Synchronization​

CareLaunch can sync provider data with external systems:

  1. Manual Sync

    • Navigate to provider profile
    • Click "Sync Provider"
    • Review synchronized data
    • Confirm updates

  2. Automated Updates

    • System checks for changes
    • Updates provider roles
    • Syncs profile images
    • Maintains data consistency

Integration​

FHIR Implementation​

CareLaunch uses FHIR standards for provider data:

  1. FHIR Resources

    • Practitioner
    • PractitionerRole
    • Location
    • Organization

  2. Data Operations

    • FHIR-compliant queries
    • Standard search parameters
    • Resource references
    • Batch operations

External Systems​

Provider data can be integrated with:

  1. Healthcare Systems

    • EHR systems
    • Scheduling platforms
    • Billing systems

  2. Data Exchange

    • API connectivity
    • Real-time updates
    • Batch synchronization

Best Practices​

Data Management​

  • Maintain accurate provider information
  • Regularly verify data accuracy
  • Use consistent formatting
  • Keep profile images current

Security​

  • Follow role-based access protocols
  • Monitor audit logs
  • Ensure proper authentication
  • Maintain data privacy

Provider Role Management​

CareLaunch includes a comprehensive provider role management system that allows administrators to configure and manage provider roles across the organization.

Accessing Provider Roles​

  1. Navigate to Settings > Provider Roles
  2. The interface provides two main tabs:
    • Provider Roles: Configure role definitions and properties
    • Role Availability: Manage role availability schedules

Managing Provider Roles​

Role Configuration​

  1. Adding New Roles

    • Enter role display name
    • Specify role code (unique identifier)
    • Define system context
    • Save changes to apply

  2. Editing Existing Roles

    • Modify display names as needed
    • Update role codes (ensure uniqueness)
    • Adjust system associations
    • Validation ensures no duplicate codes

Role Availability​

The Role Availability tab allows administrators to:

  • Set availability schedules for different provider roles
  • Configure time-based role assignments
  • Manage role capacity and scheduling constraints

Search Functionality​

The provider management system includes enhanced search capabilities:

  1. Partial Search Support

    • Search provider tags and specialties using partial matches
    • Improved search performance for large provider datasets
    • Case-insensitive search functionality

  2. Advanced Filtering

    • Filter by provider roles
    • Search by specialties and credentials
    • Location-based filtering

FHIR Integration​

Provider role management integrates with FHIR standards:

  1. FHIR Resources

    • PractitionerRole resources for role assignments
    • ValueSet resources for role definitions
    • Organization linkages for role context

  2. Search Parameters

    • Custom search parameters for provider roles
    • FHIR-compliant search operations
    • Resource filtering and validation