504 - Secure and Simple: Imprivata's Approach to Healthcare Authentication

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Jason Potts and Jamie Robertson from Imprivata about their roles, the company's solutions, and the digital identity challenges in healthcare.This episode was recorded during Digital Health Week New Zealand 2024, hosted by HiNZ, and dives into how Imprivata is helping healthcare providers manage secure access to patient information across various settings.Key Takeaways• Imprivata's Core Function: Imprivata focuses on digital identity solutions, primarily offering a simple and secure way for healthcare professionals to access multiple applications using technologies like Tap and Go and multifactor authentication.• Global Application: The solution is implemented globally, from large hospital systems to smaller clinics and commercial environments such as banking and gaming.• Local Context: In Australia and New Zealand, Imprivata adapts its workflows to fit local healthcare systems, integrating large EMR systems and smaller platforms.• Passwordless Journey: Imprivata is moving towards a passwordless environment, incorporating facial biometric authentication and other innovative approaches.• Mobility in Healthcare: They offer solutions for secure access via mobile devices, essential for clinicians working remotely or in various locations.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTechwebsite.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet-ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visittalkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

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