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In 1982, the leadership of Maccabi Healthcare Services realized that the health care system of the future would require sophisticated information and communication technology for efficient management of the healthcare system, as well as effective and innovative health care services delivery.
Maccabi embarked upon the development of its health management information system in 1984 and was one of the earliest pioneers in the field, internationally. In 1986, the Maccabi Independent Physicians organization agreed to be a full partner in the implementation of a computerized medical record in all physician clinics.
In 1988, Maccabi issued a magnetic membership card to all its members, to be presented at every point of service thereby enabling the system to capture all of the members' transactions with the health care delivery system.
Today, Maccabi has a comprehensive, fully integrated health information and communication system with a comprehensive data base that includes more than 15 years of data on over a million members.
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