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Well, information is something that we take for granted, but it can make or break anything you can think of, not only healthcare. In the case of the US healthcare system, patient safety depends on a number of things, especially patient information.

Think of it this way - wrong patient information will lead to misidentification, wrong medical history, wrong treatment, misdiagnosis, and so on. It will lead to delays in treatment, repeated lab tests, and sometimes, might even cause deaths. The bottom line is that the wrong information compromises patient safety.

It is extremely crucial that patient information is consistent, complete, up-to-date, and error-free. 

Correct patient information leads to better healthcare outcomes. as it provides caregivers with ample knowledge based on which they can make informed decisions. It also eliminates medical errors that might occur because of misinformation. Correct patient information also leads to improved satisfaction among the patients, as they don’t face any unwanted incidents across the continuum of care. To ensure that information is consistent, updated, and accurate, patient data integrity needs to be maintained by healthcare providers - improving patient safety in the process. That’s where RightPatient can help.

Many leading healthcare providers are using RightPatient to maintain patient data integrity. It’s a touchless patient identification platform that uses patients’ faces to verify their identities. 

After scheduling an appointment, patients receive an email/SMS where they need to provide a selfie and a photo of their driver’s license. The platform matches the photos automatically, remotely verifying patients’ identities.

During hospital visits, patients registered with the platform only need to look at the camera. RightPatient matches the photo with the one saved during registration, and after verification, provides the accurate medical record within seconds. By ensuring that accurate medical records are identified across the continuum of care, starting from appointment scheduling, RightPatient ensures patient data integrity, improves patient safety, and enhances healthcare outcomes.