Andy Wilcox, Senior International Marketing Manager, and Andrew Harrison, Principal Product Manager, both of Imprivata, discuss approaches to open standards.
Imprivata specializes in delivering authentication, access management, and secure communication solutions for healthcare organizations.
Fran Rosch, CEO, shares the details of Imprivata, and what it's like to work there.
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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.
Read the full article at healthcareittoday.com
Cybersecurity companies shield healthcare organizations from losing data, experiencing loss of functionality, or exposing confidential patient information. In light of the rising frequency of cyberattacks, these companies ensure that healthcare organizations can continue making expert care provision their main priority.
Read the full article at beckershospitalreview.com
The recent cyberattack involving Change Healthcare has once again highlighted the dire and costly state of cybersecurity in healthcare.
Cybersecurity experts are recommending some changes to improve the healthcare industry’s defense posture — such as the introduction of government-enforced minimum cybersecurity standards for providers and greater collaboration between healthcare organizations.
Read the full article at medcitynews.com
Ransomware group Black Basta has quickly gained prominence as one of the biggest threats to healthcare providers’ cybersecurity. The group, which is responsible for the Ascension cyberattack, has hit more than 500 organizations across the globe since it first appeared in April 2022.
Read the full article on medcitynews.com