Interoperable FIPS 201 Value Proposition: New York Times Highlights Needs for Strong Medical IDs

This is likely the easiest post I will ever do but you have to love it when the New York Times has your back. Article today, New Ailment: Medical ID Theft points out the danger of Medical Identity Theft. While I mentioned this in my last post this article brings it very specifically to light.

To make the point again. Any Health IT spending must include an investment in strong identity. Interoperability of health data without strong identity credentials is putting the cart in front of the horse. See previous post for more details.