Advanced authentication solution supports secure and DEA-compliant EPCS order signing at any time and from anywhere with Epic Haiku and Canto iOS mobile applications

Last week, Frost and Sullivan named Imprivata the recipient of the 2012 North American Customer Value Enhancement Award in Healthcare. For this award, Frost and Sullivan analysts apply their 360-Degree Perspective™ taking into account all aspects of a company’s business from market drivers, customer value, industry partnerships, return on investment for the solution and overall financial stability of the organization.

When it comes to cybersecurity, a company’s team members are its first line of defense. Unfortunately, they are often also its greatest weakness—especially when it comes to those who aren’t particularly tech-savvy.

Healthcare organizations are struggling to sufficiently protect patient privacy. Although detecting the inappropriate access of protected health information (PHI) is required by HIPAA, it's nearly impossible for organizations relying on manual processes to monitor all access, especially with PHI being spread across multiple environments, including on-premise data centers, mobile devices and the cloud. Many users also require elevated access privileges, adding to the complexity.

Imagine being a tightrope walker suspended over a canyon, balancing each step while negotiating the wind's constant push and pull. The scenery is breathtaking, but you don't dare look down; every moment demands your full attention. Now, replace that canyon with the vast landscape of the digital world, the tightrope with cybersecurity, and the walker with organizations navigating hybrid work. Doesn't seem so different, does it?

The mobile technology that we rely on in our day-to-day lives has made its way into healthcare and not a moment too soon. Mobile devices have become an asset to clinicians and are revolutionizing patient care. With the use of smartphones and tablets, clinicians can access patient records, monitor patient vitals, and communicate with team members and patients from any place, at any time. However, there is a catch: Without the right mobile strategy, the technology is useless––or even harmful