Fierce Health Payers April 2, 2021
Heather Landi

In its first major move into healthcare, Mastercard is teaming up with b.well Connected Health to launch a digital solution that enables patients to verify their identity using their mobile phones.

The ID verification service gives patients a simpler and more secure way to prove their identity online and in person when accessing healthcare services. Rather than relying on username and password credentials, the service employs a password-less authentication process through the use of smart biometrics, the companies said in a press release.

Digital health company b.well Connected Health brings together patient data across providers, insurers, pharmacies, and a patient’s own apps and devices. The company plans to offer the service to its health plan and health system customers.

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