Future Improvements

   Based on discussions with users, we have listed some of the more frequent suggestions for ways that the NDW can be enhanced:

• More detailed encounter data (e.g., labs, meds, measurements, patient education)
• New types of patient-related clinical data (problem list, surgical history, allergies)
• Data from additional sources (e.g., Vital Statistics, CMS, Renal Network)
• Clarification of current and addition of new types of data (claims, purchase orders, community, geographic locations, employee)
• Better unduplication of related data from more than one source
• Archiving system

If you have suggestions on how the NDW can be improved and would like to share your ideas, please email the OIT Helpdesk at support@ihs.gov