CMS - Affordable Care Act

Case Study: Intellisoft Technologies Empowers the Center for Innovation with Secure Access Management

Duration of the Project: 2009 - 2018

Client Overview

The Center for Innovation, established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), serves as a pioneering force in revitalizing and sustaining crucial healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Committed to improving the overall healthcare system for all Americans, the Center for Innovation prioritizes goals outlined by the ACA, including enhancing patient care, promoting healthier lifestyles, and reducing healthcare costs.

Challenge

The Center for Innovation faced multifaceted challenges in achieving the goals set forth by the ACA:

1. Enhancing Patient Care: Improving patient care across various domains, including safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity, required streamlined access to healthcare systems and data.

2. Promoting Healthier Lifestyles: Encouraging healthier lifestyles and preventative care among the population necessitated effective management of healthcare resources and seamless engagement with individuals.

3. Reducing Healthcare Costs: Lowering healthcare costs through preventative medicine, improved coordination of services, and reduction of waste demanded efficient access control and security measures to safeguard sensitive healthcare information.

Solution

Intellisoft collaborated with the Center for Innovation to implement OpenSSO, a robust solution for web access management, federated single sign-on, and web services security. The approach included:

1. Customized Implementation:

   • Intellisoft tailored OpenSSO to meet the specific needs of the Center for Innovation.

   • Optimized OpenSSO for both internal web access management and extranet authentication.

2. Secure Access Control:

   • Ensured secure and centralized access control within the enterprise systems.

   • Provided a robust layer of security to safeguard sensitive healthcare data.

3. Streamlined Authentication:

   • Implemented federated single sign-on, enabling seamless authentication across various applications and services.

   • Enhanced user experience and productivity.

Results

Intellisoft's implementation of OpenSSO yielded significant benefits for the Center for Innovation:

1. Enhanced Data Security:

   • OpenSSO provided a secure framework for access management.

   • Protected sensitive healthcare information and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.

2. Improved Efficiency:

   • Streamlined access control and federated single sign-on enhanced operational efficiency.

   • Allowed healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care and innovation.

3. Seamless Collaboration:

   • Centralized access control enabled stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem to collaborate more effectively.

   • Led to improved patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

4. Cost Savings:

   • Reduced the administrative burden associated with managing access controls.

   • Improved the efficiency of healthcare services, resulting in cost savings in healthcare delivery.

Conclusion

Intellisoft's implementation of OpenSSO empowered the Center for Innovation to advance its mission of revitalizing and sustaining healthcare programs under the ACA. By providing secure access control, seamless authentication, and enhanced data security, Intellisoft enabled the Center for Innovation to drive innovation, improve patient care, and reduce healthcare costs. The collaboration underscores Intellisoft's commitment to leveraging technology to address complex challenges in the healthcare industry and improve healthcare outcomes for all Americans.

Key Takeaways

• Centralized Access Control: Establishing a secure and centralized access control system is crucial for protecting sensitive healthcare data and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Streamlined Authentication: Implementing federated single sign-on can significantly improve user experience and productivity by simplifying the authentication process across multiple applications and services.

• Enhanced Collaboration: Centralized access control facilitates better collaboration among stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem, leading to improved patient outcomes.

• Cost Efficiency: Efficient access management and streamlined processes can lead to significant cost savings in healthcare delivery, allowing resources to be better allocated towards patient care and innovation.

Intellisoft Technologies’ work with the Center for Innovation highlights the importance of robust and customized access management solutions in enhancing healthcare services and outcomes.