CLEAR’s Identity Platform Seems To Be Making Progress

The traditional waiting room experience, which involves managing physical IDs, insurance cards, and redundant paperwork, is quickly becoming outdated. CLEAR, a secure identity company recognized for its airport fast lanes, is now introducing its security and verification technology to the healthcare industry. Recent announcements highlight a rapid shift toward secure digital identity as a foundation for next-generation healthcare IT.

CLEAR’s Progress: Advancing a Seamless Patient Journey

The core of CLEAR’s healthcare strategy revolves around its secure identity platform, CLEAR1, which provides a single, reusable digital identity for both patients and providers. Recent announcements show an expanding footprint across key areas of the industry:

1. Advancing National Interoperability with CMS

CLEAR is a key participant in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Tech Ecosystem initiative. This national effort seeks to build a more connected and patient-centered health system by:

• Eliminating manual paperwork and redundant verification steps.

• Serving as a trusted, IAL2/AAL2-certified identity layer. This NIST certification provides a secure, compliant foundation for accessing and sharing sensitive health data.

2. Strategic Partnerships with Major Health Systems

CLEAR has inked high-impact partnerships with large health networks to improve patient experience and operational efficiency:

• Hackensack Meridian Health and Tampa General Hospital (TGH): These partnerships allow patients to use verified identities for streamlined appointment check-in, MyChart account creation, and password resets.

• TGH reported significant improvements, including automating 80% of account recovery requests and achieving a 99% faster resolution time for help desk calls.

• A recent partnership with digital health company Sharecare will integrate CLEAR1 into its AskMD platform, allowing users to securely verify identity for real-time insurance eligibility, benefit routing, and secure data access.

3. Deep Integration with EHR Leaders

To ensure broad accessibility, CLEAR is developing direct integrations with major electronic health record (EHR) systems and consulting partners:

• Epic Systems: CLEAR1 is being integrated into Epic’s workflows, including the MyChart platform for patient account management and the EpicCare Link Toolbox to support secure identity verification for community health providers.

• Nordic: A partnership with the global consulting firm Nordic will embed CLEAR1 into the digital transformation initiatives of its health system clients, supporting seamless identity management across IT, HR, and clinical workflows.

In summary, CLEAR’s digital identity layer is becoming a critical enabler for healthcare IT innovation, from AI-driven diagnostics to secure data sharing, supporting the transition to truly patient-centric care.