Does recording a palm print lead to accurate patient identification and a reduction of fraud, or, could it lead to medical identity theft?
Both identity theft and medical identity theft are on the rise and we’re always looking for new ways to stop this threat.
A major medical institution has decided to implement an additional authentication; a patients palm print.
It could be a step in the right direction, authenticating the correct individual, but could it also be a problem if not secured with the strongest measures.
What are your thoughts?