Imprivata PatientSecure
Patient identity resolution software
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What is Imprivata PatientSecure
Imprivata PatientSecure is a patient identity management and biometric patient matching product used by healthcare provider organizations to reduce duplicate medical records and improve patient registration workflows. It supports identity verification at points of service such as registration, admissions, and outpatient check-in. The product differentiates through use of biometrics (commonly palm-vein scanning) to link a patient to an enterprise identity record and help prevent overlays and misidentification.
Biometric-based patient matching
PatientSecure uses biometrics to associate a patient with an identity record, which can reduce reliance on demographic-only matching. This approach can help mitigate common causes of duplicates such as name changes, typos, and incomplete demographics. It is particularly relevant for high-volume registration environments where consistent identity capture is difficult.
Operational fit for registration
The product is designed for front-desk and admissions workflows where staff need fast identity confirmation. It can support repeat visits by enabling quick retrieval of the correct patient record when the biometric is captured. This operational focus complements enterprise master patient index (EMPI) programs that also use back-end data stewardship.
Healthcare security vendor ecosystem
Imprivata is an established healthcare IT security and identity vendor, which can simplify procurement and vendor management for organizations already using its platform. PatientSecure is commonly positioned alongside other Imprivata identity and access capabilities used in clinical environments. This can help standardize identity-related processes across clinical and administrative touchpoints.
Requires biometric capture hardware
Biometric matching typically depends on dedicated capture devices deployed at registration locations. This introduces hardware acquisition, rollout, maintenance, and replacement considerations that purely software-based identity resolution tools may avoid. It can also limit use cases where patients are not physically present or where devices are not available.
Not a full EMPI replacement
PatientSecure focuses on point-of-service identity verification and matching rather than comprehensive enterprise-wide identity resolution across all sources. Organizations may still need an EMPI and data stewardship processes to reconcile historical duplicates and manage cross-system identity governance. As a result, it often operates as part of a broader identity management architecture.
Workflow and consent dependencies
Successful use depends on consistent staff adoption and patient participation in biometric enrollment. Some patients may decline biometric capture, and policies may require alternative verification paths. These operational and privacy considerations can reduce matching coverage compared with demographic-only approaches that do not require enrollment.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise / Custom | Contact Imprivata Sales (no public pricing listed) | Palm-vein biometric patient identification; integrates with EHR/EMPI and kiosk solutions; datasheets and product resources available on Imprivata site; request a demo or contact sales for quotes. |
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Imprivata, Inc.
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
2004
Private
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