Wellstar Health System partners with CLEAR to empower patients to take control of their health information and improve the consumer experience

Wellstar and CLEAR will develop and deploy a series of innovative integrations

MARIETTA, Ga., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Wellstar Health Systemone of the largest and most integrated health systems in Georgiacollaborates with CLEAR, the secure identity company, focused on optimizing digital and physical healthcare experiences for Wellstar consumers. Wellstar will integrate secure identity verification Powered by CLEAR technology to provide patients with secure and easy access to their personal health information.

By using the Powered by The CLEAR platform will provide a seamless and secure experience by eliminating the need for patients to manually re-enter biographical data with every interaction. Wellstar expects the partnership with CLEAR to save patients time, reduce help desk calls and operational costs, improve security, reduce the risk of fraud, and drive adoption and engagement of consumers in the digital ecosystem of the healthcare system.

“This exclusive partnership will open the door to new innovations that make it easier to access care and curated experiences when people need them most,” said Hanks CapsMD, FAAFP, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer of Wellstar. “As we continue to build future models of care that blur digital to physical experiences, we need advanced capabilities and constant innovation. We are excited to roll up our sleeves with CLEAR and design this future together. “

“CLEAR’s partnership with Wellstar marks another important milestone as we strive to replace the clipboard and improve the patient experience,” said Caryn Seidman BeckerCEO of CLEAR. “We are excited to bring safer and easier experiences – physically and digitally – to Wellstar patients throughout their care journey.”

wellstar catalyst, a one-of-a-kind innovation company and venture capital firm, will support the partnership with CLEAR to accelerate innovation.

Powered by CLEAR enables frictionless confirmation of your identity and credentials to make everyday experiences safer and easier – transforming the way people live, work and travel. May the 15 million members of CLEAR be online networking, see a doctor, hotel check-in, rent a carOr cheer on your favorite sports team, they can assert their identity frictionlessly with CLEAR – for free – wherever life takes them. New users can just register once to check out anywhere in our Powered by CLEAR network.

In Georgia, CLEAR operates its expedited identity verification lane at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). CLEAR also operates a free, dedicated entry lane to State Farm Arena to help fans get to games and events faster.

ABOUT WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM
At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do. By actively listening to what people want, need and expect from their healthcare, Wellstar is able to provide “More than healthcare. PeopleCare.” — at every age and every stage. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality personal care, inclusive culture, and exceptional physicians and team members, Wellstar provides access to high-quality, compassionate care through our: 9 hospitals; more than 400 medical office locations; 7 cancer centers; 84 rehabilitation centers; 3 palliative care establishments; 1 retirement village; 34 imaging centers; 18 emergency care sites; and 5 health parks. As one of the largest and most integrated health systems in Georgia, Wellstar is expanding its services, capabilities and ability to meet changing patient needs. Our passion for people extends to the communities we serve. As a not-for-profit healthcare system, we thoughtfully reinvest each year in prevention and wellness programs, as well as charitable care for eligible patients. Our Wellstar Foundation also supports our mission to improve the health and well-being of every person we serve by funding facilities, services and programs that provide more than healthcare. To learn more about how Wellstar continually listens, learns and adapts care to meet individual patient needs, visit Wellstar.org.

ABOUT CATALYST BY WELLSTAR
Catalyst by Wellstar is the premier innovation and venture capital firm created and operated within a healthcare ecosystem to holistically solve healthcare disruptions by leveraging problems, creating solutions, deploying capital and establishing strategic partnerships between industries. Visit Catalyst.wellstar.org to learn more.

ABOUT CLEAR
CLEAR’s mission is to create frictionless experiences. With over 15 million members and a growing network of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work and travel. Whether you’re traveling, at the stadium or on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you, making everyday experiences easier, safer and frictionless. CLEAR is committed to respecting confidentiality. Members always control their own information and we never sell member data. For more information, visit clearme.com Or clearme.com/healthcare.

Wellstar Media Contact:
Kristy Helms
[email protected]

SOURCE Wellstar