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Business Upturn
01-08-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
CLEAR Joins White House and CMS Effort to Power an Interoperable, Secure Digital Health Ecosystem
NEW YORK, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity platform, is participating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Tech Ecosystem initiative, a nationwide effort to deliver a more connected, patient-centered healthcare system. CLEAR was proud to stand alongside government, healthcare, and technology leaders at the White House this week to support the launch of this national collaboration, and to reinforce its role as the trusted, full service Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2)/Authenticator Assurance Level 2 (AAL2) identity layer underpinning partner ecosystems across healthcare. 'CLEAR applauds the Administration's commitment to accelerating the digital transformation of healthcare and is proud to be a trusted partner in this nationwide effort,' said Caryn Seidman Becker, CEO of CLEAR. 'By serving as an IAL2 identity layer in healthcare ecosystems, CLEAR is helping to kill the clipboard, eliminate friction, and give patients control of their medical information in a secure, seamless way. We believe identity is the key to unlocking personalized, efficient, and patient-centered care.' At the heart of this CMS-led effort is a push to make health data more accessible, interoperable, and actionable, empowering patients, reducing provider burden, and improving outcomes. CLEAR's reusable identity platform for healthcare organizations and businesses, CLEAR1, is already enabling this transformation across leading platforms and health systems, including Epic, Surescripts, Wellstar, Community Health Network, University of Miami Health and These partners are leveraging CLEAR1 for use cases such as streamlining patient onboarding and check-in, enhancing workforce security, simplifying access to medical records, and strengthening data protection. Together, these efforts demonstrate how secure, interoperable identity can reduce friction, lower costs, and enable a more connected healthcare experience. CLEAR1 is a NIST IAL2/AAL2-compliant identity solution that gives patients and providers a reusable, privacy-centric credential to unlock services across the care journey, whether creating a MyChart account, verifying coverage, or accessing claims data. Over 60 companies have signed on to the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem pledge, committing to advance tools that: Help patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity Use AI assistants to navigate symptoms and schedule care 'Kill the clipboard' by digitizing check-in and intake Securely share data across trusted networks using modern identity credentials 'We are excited that identity services – like CLEAR – are making it possible for patients and providers to use verified, secure identity as part of CMS's Health Tech Ecosystem,' said Amy Gleason, Acting Administrator for the U.S. DOGE Service and Strategic Advisor to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. 'Checking in at the doctor's office should be the same as boarding a flight. Patients should be able to scan a QR code to instantly and safely share their identity, insurance and medical history'. 'Our work with CLEAR has meaningfully improved the speed and reliability of provider identity verification across our network,' said Frank Harvey, CEO of Surescripts. 'It's a powerful example of how focused collaboration can drive real progress. This pledge builds on that momentum—demonstrating how innovators across healthcare are advancing interoperability to reduce administrative burden and refocus clinicians' time where it matters most: patient care.' 'Identity is foundational to creating the connected, consumer-first healthcare experience that people expect, and it's what was built to deliver,' said Kristen Valdes, CEO and Founder of 'Our partnership with CLEAR brings a trusted, IAL2-compliant identity layer into that experience, giving patients and caregivers a seamless, unified way to access and share their health information across providers and platforms.' 'As part of our pledge to become a CMS Aligned Network, our relationship and planned integration with CLEAR will give us a unique opportunity to bring IAL2 identity verification to providers who are newer to the interoperability space,' said Therasa Bell, President and Founder of Kno2. 'That includes nurses, physical therapists, behavioral health providers, dentists, and paramedics, and it will enable them to securely communicate and share patient records across the broader healthcare ecosystem.' 'Modern identity is the key to enabling safe, secure, and trusted data exchange across healthcare,' said Aneesh Chopra, former Chief Technology Officer of the United States. 'CLEAR's work to deliver IAL2-compliant digital identity helps unlock the promise of interoperability—giving patients and providers the confidence to share information seamlessly and securely.' CLEAR1 is already powering many of these functions across CLEAR's health, financial services, and workforce partners—and stands ready to support the rollout of CMS-Aligned Networks in 2026 and beyond. About CLEAR CLEAR's mission is to strengthen security and create frictionless experiences. With over 31 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether you are traveling, at the stadium, or on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you – making everyday experiences easier, more secure, and friction-free. CLEAR is committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, and we never sell Member data. For more information, visit . Forward-Looking Statements This release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes, without limitation, statements relating to CLEAR's participation in the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem initiative. Investors are cautioned that any and such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including risks associated with the initiative and CLEAR's participation therein, and those described in the Company's filings within the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections titled 'Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 10- K. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein. CLEAR [email protected] This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. 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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bipartisan SEPSIS Act Reintroduced in U.S. Senate With Broad Support
Sepsis bill targets one of the nation's deadliest and most costly health crises with systemic solutions and backing of healthcare leaders WASHINGTON, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- END SEPSIS proudly announces the reintroduction of the SEPSIS Act (S.1929), a bipartisan bill that marks a significant step toward creating a comprehensive national response to the sepsis crisis. First introduced in September 2024, the legislation was officially reintroduced into the new Congress on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The bill is co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ)—underscoring growing bipartisan momentum. It also has the support of major healthcare leaders, including the American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals, further validating the urgent need for legislative action. About the SEPSIS Act. The SEPSIS Act addresses the massive human and financial toll sepsis imposes on American families and the healthcare system. The bill proposes a targeted federal investment of $20 million annually to accelerate the implementation of HHS, CDC, and CMS-led sepsis initiatives. Through key provisions, the bill would: Expand outreach and education to hospitals to encourage adoption of the CDC's comprehensive new sepsis guidelines, Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements. Finalize and implement a sepsis outcome measure. A sepsis outcome measure would have significant, system-wide impacts on U.S. healthcare through: Standardizing sepsis care across hospitals Incentivize hospitals to improve, process that would lead to reductions in mortality and morbidity Lowering healthcare costs by implementing effective early interventions Drive Data Transparency and Quality Improvement by requiring hospitals to report sepsis outcomes publicly Strengthen sepsis programs nationwide by encouraging greater hospital investment in sepsis care Improve data collection on pediatric sepsis Create an incentive program for hospitals to improve sepsis outcomes Continued Advocacy on Capitol Hill To mark this important milestone, END SEPSIS returned to Capitol Hill this week to meet with key members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Discussions emphasized the staggering human and economic burden of sepsis, which leads to more than 350,000 deaths annually in the U.S. and over $60 billion in healthcare costs. "The SEPSIS Act is a turning point in our national effort to prevent avoidable sepsis deaths," said Ciaran and Orlaith Staunton, Co-Founders of END SEPSIS. "With bipartisan support and strong healthcare backing, we are closer than ever to a unified federal response that saves lives and reduces costs." END SEPSIS has long championed a comprehensive, collaborative approach involving Congress, the White House, federal agencies like CDC and CMS, research institutions, and patient advocates. With the reintroduction of the SEPSIS Act, the organization remains laser-focused on achieving legislative passage and real-world impact. About END SEPSIS: Sepsis deaths and disabilities devastate hundreds of thousands of families each year. It's our mission to end that. Through aggressive public policy initiatives and comprehensive sepsis education for adults and children, we fight to make sure that no more lives are lost to this preventable, treatable condition. Media Contact:(917) 251-0739cstaunton@ View original content: SOURCE END SEPSIS, the Legacy of Rory Staunton Sign in to access your portfolio
