Federated identity knocks down silos for clinical drug research
SIA takes on health care security space
New NSTIC pilots announced
$15.5 million awarded for pilots to help states, students and patients
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
16 Nov, 2018New webinar explores mobile identity apps in health, banking and transit industries
A recent webinar hosted by the Secure Technology Alliance Identity Council focused on use cases for a mobile identity credential in health care, banking and transit industries. The three industries have unique identity issues that mobile devices can help to solve from both usability and security perspectives. Speakers include: Jeffrey Fountaine, Ingenico Group; Judy Keator, […]
19 Sep, 2018Medicare smart card pilot bill passes House
Last week the US House of Representatives passed a Medicare smart card pilot bill that would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct trials aimed at combatting health care fraud via smart cards. The bill, H.R. 6690, is named “Fighting Fraud to Protect Care for Seniors Act of 2018.” It is […]
13 Sep, 2018ION fingerprint reader addresses challenge of infant biometrics
Researchers at the University of California San Diego created a biometric reader that accurately and conveniently captures infant biometrics as early as the day of birth. Called ION, it is a non-contact optical scanner that images the fingers and palm and stores them as encrypted templates. The handheld device is rugged, portable, and works with […]
21 Dec, 2017Protecting healthcare from cyber attack
By Mollie Shields Uehling, President and CEO, SAFE-BioPharma Association Over the past few years almost 180 million Americans have had their healthcare records stolen. Our ubiquitous reliance on user names and passwords is the leading cause of these massive cyber thefts. Another term for it is weak identity trust. The same can be said of […]
18 Oct, 2017New biometric patient ID system aims to reduce healthcare costs and mixups
The technology partnership from two companies relies on patient photos to avoid mistakes and duplicate medical records. Data is stored on HIPPA-compliant servers, and involves a smartphone and tablet app that can further the scope and scale of the solution.
04 Oct, 2017Holograms for secure authentication still among top document security features
The decades-old technology is holding its own even as secure authentication relies more on biometrics and digital methods of ID. In spite of the newer tech, holograms are appearing on more passports and appear poised to command a place in the emerging mobile ID world.
30 Aug, 2017NFC for health care trialed by OT-Morpho and Khushi Baby
New initiative improving prenatal care in rural India
In partnership with the healthcare non-profit Khushi Baby, OT-Morpho is helping deploy wearable NFC technology to reach underserved communities in rural India in an attempt to improve prenatal care for expectant mothers and postnatal care for infants.
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