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What You Should Know
- The Integration: Oracle Health is partnering with secure identity platform CLEAR to integrate CLEAR1 into hospital workflows, enabling patients to digitally verify their identity and share health records at check-in via a simple QR code.
- The CMS Push: The partnership directly supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) “Kill the Clipboard” initiative, which urges providers to replace manual, fragmented paperwork with seamless digital intake.
- The Security Standard: CLEAR1 isn’t just a standard consumer app; it is Full Service certified by the Kantara Initiative for NIST Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) and Authenticator Assurance Level 2 (AAL2)—critical thresholds for trusted healthcare data exchange.
- The Network Milestone: In tandem with the product launch, Oracle Health announced it is officially a CMS Aligned Network. This builds on its previous designation as a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) under TEFCA, allowing it to act as a single front door for patients to access and share data across varying care settings.
A Digital “Front Door” for Patient Records
In addition to the CMS designation, Oracle Health has launched an integrated solution designed to eliminate redundant paperwork during patient check-in. By integrating CLEAR, a secure identity platform, Oracle enables a “paper-free” intake process:
- Identity Verification: Using CLEAR’s NIST IAL2-certified platform, patients can digitally verify their identity.
- QR Code Check-In: Patients share their health records with providers simply by showing a QR code, allowing data to flow directly into EHR workflows.
- Standards-Based Exchange: The platform communicates with other CMS Aligned Networks and Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) to create a single, secure entry point for patient data.
“Oracle Health is committed to making sure patients have access to and remain in control of their health data,” said Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences.
Real-World Impact at AtlantiCare
New Jersey-based health system AtlantiCare is among the first in the nation to fully integrate this technology into its ambulatory workflows. The system has successfully eliminated traditional waiting room forms and repetitive medical history collection, allowing verified information to flow seamlessly into clinical records before a patient even sees a provider.
