How can RFID help secure the pharmaceutical supply chain? Learn about ePedigrees and whatnot this month. Louis Parks, founder and CEO of SecureRF Corporation will give a presentation titled “RFID in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain – Security Challenges and Opportunities” on Wednesday, April 25, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. at INTERPHEX2007 conference Jacob K. Javits Convention Center […]

German card manufacturer, WINTER AG, has added another Muhlbauer component to its offering for the German electronic health card market. Muhlbauer’s getID solution enables photo and data capture and editing functions. Mühlbauer getID data capturing solution successfully installed at the WINTER AG Roding, 15th March 2007 − The Muehlbauer technology group, international and independent consultant […]

Eighteen diabetic patients showed up at the recent Atlanta Diabetes Expo wearing Verichip’s VeriMed Patient Identification System in a demonstration designed to prove how the RFID-based system helps health pros. The VeriMed Patient Identification System, based on an implantable RFID microchip in combination with a handheld RFID scanner and a secure patient database, provides immediate […]

San Diego tech company IntelliDOT Corporation announced the future availability of a new handheld with RFID capabilities for use in health-care settings. The new handheld is the latest device intended to improve patient safety (by ensuring correct patient identification) and workflow. The CAREt System handheld will combine barcoding, RFID, 802.11 and Bluetooth capabilities in the […]

The Smart Card Alliance has issued a new white paper that describes healthcare industry challenges and the opportunities for using smart card technology to provide greater security and privacy. The paper examines what’s being used today and suggests additional applications the industry should consider. As the healthcare industry is increasingly challenged with identity fraud, difficult […]

Wyse’s SecureSC integrates Citrix Password Manager(TM) and .NET smart card technology from Gemalto into the Wyse’s Microsoft Windows XPe thin clients. This add-on is designed for healthcare organizations looking to secure access to shared workstations while protecting patient data. Wyse Unveils Smart Card Integration With Thin Clients at HIMSS Show New Smart Card Add-On Makes […]

Sweet Briar College near Lynchburg, VA, has extended its CardSmith’s transaction management contract through the 2011-2012 academic year. The college’s campus card allows students, staff and faculty to access pre-paid dining and flexible spending accounts and serves as a library and identification card. In addition, the card is also accepted off-campus at area CVS pharmacies. […]