HIT Consultant January 20, 2026
What You Should Know
– A new report from Imprivata reveals that 85% of healthcare IT leaders now view passwordless authentication as “very important” or “mission-critical”.
– Despite this, only 7% of organizations have fully adopted passwordless workflows, leaving clinicians stuck in a cycle of “password pain” that causes delays in patient care for 41% of institutions and drives risky workarounds in 46%.
A 7% Adoption Reality
The most striking finding is the chasm between intent and implementation. While nearly everyone agrees passwords must go, the industry is currently mired in a “hybrid, fragmented” environment.
- Persistence of Legacy: 60% of organizations still rely extensively on passwords for primary authentication.
- Vendor Sprawl: 54% of HDOs use at least three...
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