Mark Jurkovich

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ABOUT MARK JURKOVICH

Mark is very active in analysis and development of diagnostic terminology and information exchange in dentistry and the tools necessary to make them more effective. He currently leads the International Health Terminology Standards and Development Organization’s (IHTSDO) Dentistry Clinical Reference Group (CRG). The CRG provides expertise in development of SNOMED CT terminology related to dental care. He is a member of the Standards Committee on Dental Informatics (SCDI). He serves on the State of Minnesota Department of Health E Health Advisory Committee and Health Information Exchange Oversight Committee. Mark has more than 10 years of experience managing dental third party administrators and coordinating activities with related medical plans. He has been recognized by his colleagues, serving as President of the two largest dental organizations in his home state of Minnesota. He is active nationally in standards development activities, terminologies, and dental benefits issues. He speaks regionally to groups concerning the adoption, use, and information exchange of EHRs. His background as a clinician in a variety of practice settings and managing a group of clinics, combined with experience in dental plan administration, terminology, standards development, and the regulatory environment give him a broad perspective of the tools necessary to take advantage of the rapidly changing technology and financing opportunities affecting the dental delivery system. Specialties: Diagnostic and related terminology Health data analytics with an emphasis on dental analytics and improving information exchange Dental Plan Administration Risk Management