Health management information system : why harmonization is needed

August 2010 Policy and Discussion Notes 59473 Indonesia Health Sector Review Health Management Information System: Why Harmonization is needed Different stages for standardization, harmonization and cooperation among Indonesia's health insurance schemes are discussed including: 1. The creation of a common set of standards called the "Health Data Dictionary" 2. The sharing of a common network to facilitate ease of transport of information to all schemes 3. The adoption of a third-party administrator who would process, at arms-length, for all schemes 4. The pros and cons of consolidating the current schemes into a single universal health payer Introduction1 One of the key enablers of a modern health insurance It is fair to say that Health insurance Information systems scheme is automation of the scheme's core business are among the most complex, intricate and costly processes