HPKI Cards for Healthcare: Secure Data Management and Patient Privacy

Protection of patient information and data security is critical in the healthcare sector, and the HPKI card (Hardware Public Key Infrastructure card) is a hardware-based security solution that helps healthcare organizations strengthen information security and protect patient privacy. security solutions that help healthcare organizations enhance information security and protect patient privacy. In this blog, we will discuss in detail the role, features, and benefits of HPKI cards for healthcare.

What is a medical HPKI card?

Medical HPKI cards are security tokens used to enhance data security and access control in healthcare institutions and related organizations. These cards contain digital certificates, private keys, and public keys to provide secure access and data management for medical data.

Features of HPKI Cards for Healthcare

Patient Data Security: HPKI cards provide secure storage and access to patient information, preventing data leakage. Patient privacy is protected.
Digital signatures: Medical HPKI cards can be used to digitally sign documents such as electronic receipts and medical records. This ensures the authenticity of the document.
Multi-factor authentication: Multi-factor authentication using a combination of card and PIN code protects access to medical professionals and prevents unauthorized access.
Establishment of legal validity: Electronic signatures using HPKI cards have legal validity and legitimize the use of electronic medical records.
Patient identification: HPKI cards can also be used for patient identification, preventing misdiagnosis and patient confusion.

Advantages of HPKI Cards for Healthcare

Patient Privacy Protection: Securing patient information builds trust in the healthcare organization and confidence in patients.
Data integrity: Digital signatures ensure the integrity of medical records and prevent data falsification.
Efficient data access: Healthcare professionals can use HPKI cards to access patient information securely and efficiently.
Legal Compliance: The use of medical HPKI cards meets legal requirements and maintains compliance.

Medical HPKI cards are an essential tool for protecting the security and privacy of medical data. They provide secure management of patient information, digital signatures, multi-factor authentication, and other features that help healthcare organizations increase confidence in the delivery of high-quality medical care. Introducing HPKI Cards for Healthcare to Build Trust Between Patients and Healthcare Providers

ACS’s ACR1255 IC card reader has been verified for HPKI card operation by the Electronic Authentication Center of the Japan Medical Association.

See below.

When using the physician’s credentials with a PC, be sure to install* this driver software.
Also, please refer to the “HPKI Card Driver Installation Manual” when installing the software. (In preparation)

* Please prepare an IC card reader in advance.
Currently, the following IC card readers have been confirmed to work.
For details on how to connect individual IC card readers, please contact the respective manufacturers.

Manufacturer Product name Contact/non-contact
SONY RC-S300/S1 (for business use)*
*Not available for personal models Contactless
NTT Communications uTrust4701F Contact
NTT Communications uTrust4701F Contactless
NTT Communications SCR3310V2.0 Contact
Identiv CLOUD/uTrust 2700R Contact
Identiv CLOUD3701F Contactless
I-O Data Device USB-NFC4 Contactless
I-O Data Device USB-ICCRW Contact
Advanced Card Systems Japan ACR1255 Contactless
Sanwa Supply ADR-MNICUBK Contactless
As of July 2023

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