Fresno hospitals using ‘eyeprints’ for patient ID

Each time a patient registers for an appointment, a quick photo will be taken to match with the one on file


Some Fresno, Calif., healthcare facilities are using ‘eyeprints’ for patient ID, according to an article on the Fresno Bee website.

Each time a patient registers for an appointment at a Community Regional Medical Center, a quick photo will be taken to match with the one on file.

The hospital system began a pilot program using the software technology three months ago. By June, the technology could be standard at most registration sites.

But not everyone sees biometrics as a benefit for patients. Consumer advocates and healthcare law experts are concerned about patient privacy and about the information being vulnerable to cyberthreats.

Read the article.

 

 



May 26, 2017


Topic Area: Security

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