InterSystems has announced a partnership with CLEAR to integrate CLEAR’s Verified Identity technology with its Health Gateway Service to enhance patient check-in and pre-registration processes. This collaboration aims to streamline secure access to patients’ medical histories and improve the efficiency and accuracy of patient data management. The Health Gateway Service, which already aggregates patient data from national networks like Care Quality, eHealth Exchange, and CommonWell, will now include advanced identity verification, aiding healthcare providers in accessing comprehensive patient records efficiently. The joint offering is currently in the early access program with select U.S. healthcare systems and is set to be showcased at the InterSystems Global Summit 2024.

InterSystems and CLEAR Partner to Transform the Patient and Provider Experience with Enhanced Identity Verification Technology InterSystems

The article discusses how data democratization can address significant challenges in healthcare by improving the accessibility and usability of vast amounts of unstructured data generated by healthcare institutions. Data silos, lack of interoperability, and the fragmentation of electronic health record (EHR) systems hinder efficient data use, delaying critical medical interventions. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and technologies like natural language processing (NLP) can help extract valuable information from unstructured data, enabling better patient care and operational efficiencies. Despite these advantages, the article notes that financial, operational, and technical barriers must be overcome to fully realize the benefits of data democratization and AI in healthcare.

How data democratization can help solve healthcare’s problems - Health Data Management publication

A recent survey reveals that while health system executives globally consider digital and AI transformation essential to tackling rising costs, workforce shortages, and competition, 75% believe their current investments may be insufficient. Health systems are prioritizing digital capabilities to meet consumer expectations and improve care quality, yet budget constraints, legacy systems, and a lack of resources hinder progress. Despite these obstacles, those investing in digital initiatives report high satisfaction, particularly with robotics and advanced analytics. The article emphasizes that successful health systems will need strategic investments, partnerships, and modernized infrastructure to capture substantial benefits and achieve long-term sustainability.

Digital transformation: Health systems’ investment priorities McKinsey & Company

Microsoft has announced significant alterations to its AI product, Recall, following severe criticism from security researchers. Recall, initially touted by CEO Satya Nadella as a "photographic memory" for users' screen activities, was found to store data, including sensitive information, in plain text, which was easily exploitable. In response, Microsoft has decided to make Recall opt-in by default, require biometric enrollment, and enhance encryption protocols. This move aligns with Microsoft's renewed commitment to prioritize security after facing high-profile breaches by state-aligned hackers and internal criticism for previously undervaluing security measures.

Microsoft rolls back ‘dumbest cybersecurity move in a decade’ cyberscoop