Shared mobile devices are essential for modern healthcare. Peer-reviewed evidence and new Imprivata data reveal how to make them work their best – friction-free, securely, scale.
The era of shared mobile devices in healthcare has arrived, and the question is no longer whether they add value, but how to manage them to maximize that value and boost ROI.
As healthcare systems face mounting cyber threats targeting their most sensitive accounts, many are still struggling to close critical access gaps. In fact, only 36% of health IT leaders say their organizations have a privileged access strategy that’s consistently applied enterprise-wide, according to data from Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute.
Shared-use mobile devices are transforming care delivery across Australia’s hospitals, offering clinicians faster access to patient information and driving significant cost efficiencies. Imprivata research reveals that Australian hospitals could save an average of A$1.2 million annually through shared mobile device programs.
As U.S. healthcare systems push toward data interoperability, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is advancing a new framework to simplify information exchange between patients and providers.
Healthcare organizations are facing pressure. The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortage of more than 85,000 primary care physicians by 2036, leaving clinicians to support growing patient demands with fewer resources. The result is alarming: burnout rates among nurses continue to climb, with more than 65% reporting high stress.
As Zero Trust architecture becomes the framework for most modern cybersecurity strategies, many overlook a critical vulnerability: vendor access. Only 36% of health IT leaders say their organizations have a privileged access strategy applied consistently enterprise-wide, according to data from Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute.
Passwords remain one of the weakest links in cybersecurity. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 80% of breaches stem from compromised credentials.