CLEAR and Mount Sinai Pilot Digital ID in Healthcare
Digital identity platform CLEAR has partnered with Mount Sinai Health System in New York to streamline patient experiences. The pilot aims to use CLEAR's technology for secure and frictionless patient onboarding and access to services. This collaboration marks a significant application of portable digital ID technology in a regulated, high-sensitivity sector beyond travel.
- The collaboration will utilize CLEAR's secure identity platform, CLEAR1, to create a single, reusable identity for patients and employees across Mount Sinai's seven hospitals and over 400 outpatient locations. This initiative aims to streamline processes like patient check-in, account creation, and accessing medical records. - CLEAR's platform is certified for NIST Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) and Authenticator Assurance Level 2 (AAL2), meeting high-security standards for protecting health data. This level of verification is crucial for reducing fraud and preventing duplicate medical records. - The technology will be embedded directly into Mount Sinai's existing platforms, including their Electronic Health Records (EHR) and patient portals, to simplify access. CLEAR has existing integrations with major EHR provider Epic, which is used by many top U.S. hospitals. - For patients, this partnership aims to replace manual form-filling and repetitive data entry with a quick selfie verification at kiosks or on tablets. Previous CLEAR1 integrations in other health systems have shown an increase in digital check-in adoption and have saved thousands of staff hours. - This partnership is part of Mount Sinai's broader strategy of leveraging technology, including AI and machine learning, to improve patient care and operational efficiency. The health system has previously implemented digital tools like bedside tablets for patient access to medical records and AI to assist with clinical documentation. - CLEAR has been actively expanding its presence in the healthcare sector, forming partnerships with other major providers like Hackensack Meridian Health, Tampa General Hospital, and Wellstar Health System. This move is part of the company's strategy to diversify beyond its well-known airport security services.
