IRI Enhances Data Security for Healthcare EDI Files with Advanced PHI De-Identification Features

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Innovative Routines International (IRI) has updated its flagship product, DarkShield, to bolster privacy protection in electronic data interchange (EDI). The enhancement introduces specialized job wizards for identifying and masking PHI across major healthcare data standards: HL7, X12, and FHIR. These updates are critical because HL7 and X12 are essential for exchanging clinical/administrative and business documents (like claims), respectively, while supporting the newer FHIR format broadens its applicability. DarkShield is noted for handling structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data across on-premise and cloud environments. It utilizes AI models for advanced identification and ensures that masking preserves both data and referential integrity, which is crucial for secure analytics post-masking. This enhancement addresses the growing need for robust test data management tools to maintain compliance in sensitive sectors.