Matching Probability Weights

When you add a new patient profile to master index application, the new profile is automatically checked for any similarities to profiles that already exist in the database. Matching probability weights between existing profiles and the new profile are then calculated using matching algorithm logic. This weight indicates how closely two profiles match each other. If the matching probability weight for two profiles is above a specific number (defined in the Sun Master Patient Index configuration files), the profiles are considered to be potential duplicates. If the weight between two profiles is high enough, they are assumed to be a match and the existing profile is updated with the new information.