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# Map

Apply semantic labels to your data columns to create a common language across all your source systems. The Map module transforms disparate column names into standardized semantic terms that enable accurate matching and unified reporting.

## Why Semantic Mapping Matters

Every system has its own naming conventions. One system calls it "PatientFirstName," another calls it "first\_nm," and a third uses "fname." Without a common vocabulary, these systems can't communicate effectively.

Semantic mapping solves this by:

* Creating a unified vocabulary across all data sources
* Enabling accurate matching by aligning equivalent fields
* Supporting consistent reporting and analytics
* Preserving the relationship between source and canonical data

skyMDM's Map module provides an intuitive interface for assigning semantic labels to your source columns.

## What You Can Do

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Assign Semantic Labels" icon="tags">
    Map source columns to standardized labels like FirstName, LastName, DateOfBirth, SSN.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Primary Keys" icon="key">
    Designate which column uniquely identifies records in each source table.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Visual Mapping Interface" icon="grip-lines">
    Drag and drop labels onto columns with an intuitive visual interface.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bulk Operations" icon="list-check">
    Apply labels to multiple columns at once for faster configuration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Semantic Label Categories

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Identity" icon="id-card">
    FirstName, LastName, MiddleName, Suffix, DateOfBirth, SSN, MRN
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact" icon="address-book">
    Email, Phone, MobilePhone, Address, City, State, ZipCode
  </Card>

  <Card title="Demographics" icon="users">
    Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Language, MaritalStatus
  </Card>

  <Card title="Clinical" icon="stethoscope">
    DiagnosisCode, ProcedureCode, ProviderNPI, FacilityID
  </Card>

  <Card title="Financial" icon="dollar-sign">
    InsuranceID, MemberID, GroupNumber, PayerName
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Labels" icon="plus">
    Organization-specific labels for unique data elements
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Capabilities

### Intelligent Suggestions

skyMDM analyzes column names and sample data to suggest likely semantic labels. Columns named "dob" or "birth\_date" are automatically suggested for DateOfBirth.

### Label Validation

The system validates that mapped labels are compatible with the underlying data types and provides warnings for potential mismatches.

### Cross-Source Alignment

View how labels are mapped across all your source tables to ensure consistency and identify gaps in your semantic model.

### Version Control

Mapping configurations are versioned, allowing you to track changes and roll back if needed.

## Business Impact

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  <Card title="Accurate Matching" icon="bullseye">
    Semantic alignment ensures matching algorithms compare the right fields.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Unified Reporting" icon="chart-bar">
    Consistent labels enable cross-source analytics and reporting.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Faster Onboarding" icon="rocket">
    New data sources are integrated faster with standardized mapping.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Who Benefits

* **Data Architects**: Design and maintain the enterprise semantic model
* **Data Engineers**: Quickly map new data sources to existing standards
* **Analytics Teams**: Query across sources using consistent field names
* **Integration Teams**: Reduce mapping errors when connecting systems