Focus on Smart Cards and U.S. Healthcare

By Michael Magrath, Director of Business Development in the North American Government and Healthcare markets for Gemalto.
 

Recent moves within the federal government have brought the healthcare discussion to the forefront. This renewed focus provides an opportunity to evaluate the overall system and identify where efficiencies can be introduced through technology while ensuring the privacy of medical records and significantly reducing the potential for fraud and identity theft.
 

	Overview Modernization is the key to healthcare reform Authentication weakness leaves gaps for medical identity theft Weak Privacy and Security Protection with Current Health Cards Protecting Patient Privacy with Smart Cards How do smart cards help to protect privacy? Time for Smart Cards in U.S. Healthcare

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