Master Data Management (MDM) is a strategic approach that combines technology, governance, and processes to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of critical business data across an organization. It involves the integration, standardization, and consolidation of key data entities—such as customers, providers, products, and organizations—into a single authoritative source. By resolving identity conflicts and eliminating redundancies, MDM enables seamless data sharing, enhances decision-making, improves operational efficiency, and supports regulatory compliance.
For information about MDM, please view guidance on this topic from the following resources:
- the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services;
- the U.S. Geological Survey – U.S. Department of the Interior;
- the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.