While most other industries have enjoyed a decades-long marriage with the Internet, in health care, we’re still in the “getting to know you” phase, working to establish a level of trust. Understandably, there are major concerns in our industry surrounding data integrity, both in and outside of the firewall.

Thieves use stolen personal data to get treatment, drugs, and medical equipment. An estimated 2.3 million adults were affected by medical identity theft last year. Some hospitals are turning to new technology such as biometric screening to confirm patient identities.

Cambridge Health Alliance will be among the first big hospital operators in the state to roll out new technology that allows doctors to electronically send prescriptions for controlled substances directly to pharmacies. Hospital officials say next month’s small but important software upgrade will improve monitoring of prescriptions and reduce fraud and counterfeiting.

CHA is the First Healthcare Organization in Massachusetts to Deploy Imprivata Confirm ID with Hands Free Authentication to Help Meet DEA Requirements for EPCS and Reduce Drug Diversion and Fraud

New event format creates an environment for educational and networking opportunities for Imprivata customers at a community level

Healthcare technology is stuck in the past, disrupting the flow of work for healthcare providers, and taking valuable time away from patients. This is especially pertinent when it comes to controlled substances which, due to DEA regulations, are still often prescribed on paper pads that can be altered, forged, or stolen.

http://www.wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3662&Itemid=128