Resources & Tools

Mayo Clinic/Cardinal Health GLN Implementation White Paper

The Mayo Clinic/Cardinal Health GLN Implementation White Paper has been a fundamental tool for many organizations beginning their GLN Implementation in preparation for the 2010 GLN Sunrise date.

Along with foundational information on the GLN implementation process used, lessons learned, and the benefits achieved, this new release includes:

• Expanded focus in various MMIS systems:  Lawson & Meditech
  
• Expanded focus on transacting partners:  GHX
  
• Increased industry support:  Mayo Clinic, Cardinal Health, GHX, Lawson, Meditech, and Novation
  
• Expanded Appendix with more in-depth project plans
  
• New lessions learned:  Location Reconciliation
  
• Sample 850 EDI using the 'UL' Identifier
  
• More resources for providers, transaction partners, and trading partners
  
• Real number results from transacting with GLNs over the past year

Mayo Clinic and Cardinal Health are among the first organizations in healthcare to implement GLNs in supply chain transactions. This white paper is intended to serve as a guide to help other providers and suppliers to rapidly implement and immediately realize the benefits that the GLN can bring to the healthcare industry.

View the Mayo Clinic/Cardinal Health GLN Implementation White Paper.