The moment a patient walks into a hospital and checks in for an appointment is the moment their care journey begins. Ensuring that patient is accurately and efficiently identified is critical to ensuring they receive the appropriate care and have a good experience at the hospital. Yet, while accurate identification may seem simple, it relies on manual identifying information like addresses and birthdates – which can be difficult to rely on when hospitals see hundreds of thousands of patients every year.

Digital identity is not just a component of healthcare’s digital transformation, but a cornerstone of it, chief medical officer at Imprivata, Dr Sean Kelly, exclusively told Digital Health News.

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Security has become a top priority in healthcare.  If you’re not investing in secure solutions, you’re going to have problems.  The challenge for many organizations is balancing the need for secure solutions while not impacting the workflow for clinicians and patients.

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