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Iris Biometrics for Accurate Patient Identification. Michael Trader President M2SYS Technology March 1 st , 2012. a. PAM. www.m2sys.com. www.RightPatient.com. Agenda. Patient Identification in Context Challenges with Current Patient Identification Methods Iris Biometrics Benefits
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Iris Biometrics for Accurate Patient Identification Michael Trader President M2SYS Technology March 1st, 2012 a PAM www.m2sys.com www.RightPatient.com
Agenda • Patient Identification in Context • Challenges with Current Patient Identification Methods • Iris Biometrics • Benefits • Demo • Q/A
Improve Patient Safety Accuracy Leads to Safety and Efficiency Accurate patient ID has been #1 on the list of the Joint Commission on Accreditation Hospital Organization (JCAHO) National Patient Safety Goals since 2003.
Some Stats • 1.5 million Americans per year are victims of medical identity theft • Overall healthcare fraud is estimated to cost between $70 billion and $255 billion per year • The average medical identity theft settlement cost for healthcare facilities is $250,000 • The average cost to restore a person’s identity after medical ID theft is $20,160 • 1991 national sample of 712 hospitals estimated error rates for conventional patient ID wristbands to be 5.5%
Current Patient ID Methods at Intake Shared or Faked Photo ID/Insurance Card/SS# Does Not Prevent Duplicates Not Always Present Relies on Effective Communication
What is Iris Biometrics? Unique Accurate Stable Reliable
Why Iris Biometrics? Most accurate: Chance of two irides being identical is 1078 Iris pattern and structure exhibit long-term stability – also works with infants Extremely fast 1:N search speed Contactless and non-invasive Independently tested and certified
Example Iris Cameras Cross Match I SCAN 2 • Dual Iris Capture in Less than 10 Seconds • Automatic Image Capture • Durable Housing • Fold Open Visor Accurately Sets Optimum Focus • Operates in Total Darkness
Example Iris Cameras IrisID TD-100 • High Speed Dual Iris Capture • Compact and Lightweight • Single Motion Automatic Iris and Face Capture • Intuitive Operator Guidance System • Standards Compliant Hardware and Software
Benefits of Biometrics Increase Patient Safety Prevent Fraud & Misidentification Eliminate Duplicate Records Overcome Communication Barriers & Mistakes Save Time & Money
Contact Information Michael TraderPresidentM2SYS Technology1050 Crown Pointe Pkwy.Suite 850Atlanta, GA 30338michael@m2sys.com+1- 770 – 821 – 1723www.RightPatient.comwww.m2sys.com Facebook Twitter YouTube M2SYS Technology @m2sys YouTube.com/m2sys