Biometric technologies provide precise patient authentication and tracking at doctor’s offices, healthcare facilities, and other medical centers. Access control and patient record checking are examples of such applications. Biometrics may also monitor patients outside of typical healthcare settings and are being used to build new applications such as electronic prescriptions and remote diagnostics. Here are […]
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In recent years, we have witnessed spectacular technological advancements that have forever transformed various industries. And the healthcare industry is no exception. It has felt the change both in terms of service delivery and patient experience. Specifically, the US healthcare system has started integrating innovative tools and technology to ensure more seamless governance and practice. […]
Read moreBig data is a buzzword in the healthcare industry that can cause shivers down the spines of anyone who understands it’s potential to help advance the dual goal of improving population and individual health. Although big data is a not a relatively new term to the healthcare industry, many are just beginning to understand the […]
Read moreIt may not be breaking news that health care facilities are increasingly evaluating the use of biometrics for identifying patients to help prevent duplicate medical records, stop health care fraud at the point of service, increase patient safety, and reduce liabilities. The adoption rate is quickly increasing as more health care organizations realize the potential that […]
Read moreInteresting article about a recent deployment of biometric patient identification technology at Baptist Health Hospital in Florida in today’s news: https://fcnews.tv/SMdnU5 The article quotes the Director of Information Systems as saying the motivation for using biometric patient identification is: “to stop identity theft and ID Card sharing.” This we found to be perplexing based on the […]
Read moreAdvance for Healthcare Information Professionals published an article on Friday entitled “Defining Patient Verification & Identification in Healthcare” written by our President, Michael Trader. In the article, Michael explains that healthcare biometrics patient identification systems use different searching queries to identify a patient and its important that those directly responsible for purchasing decisions and hospital technology […]
Read moreYesterday, we announced a new partnership with Australian based ABT Security Systems designed to help businesses who struggle with antiquated workforce management systems and a lack of access control protocols by introducing biometric identity management tools that will help create efficiency and save money. The partnership will provide ABT Security with access to the following […]
Read moreThis week, National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) professionals from around the country will gather together at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina for their 38th annual conference. The dates of the meeting are 05/08 through 05/12 and the conference agenda appears to be packed full of educational seminars and learning labs centered […]
Read moreExcited to share the news with you that we just released a video showing how the M2SYS biometric patient identification system is now being used by Dr. Gabriella Nanci through her Yonkofa Project which aims to bring healthcare to rural, underserved areas of Ghana. Dr. Nanci approached M2SYS last year seeking to find a biometric […]
Read moreYet another case of a patient turning up at a hospital without any identification or means to prove their identity resulted in the medical facility turning to the public for help. The Atlantic Journal Constitution published a story yesterday, “Grady seeks family of gravely ill mystery patient” that detailed a badly battered, dazed and confused […]
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