Kno2 leads the future of healthcare communication with PreCheck

Kno2 has unveiled its latest innovation, Kno2 PreCheck, a solution that promises to redefine healthcare data exchange across healthcare networks. With a primary focus on patient data privacy, this new offering allows healthcare providers to efficiently locate patient records without the need for storing sensitive health information in centralized repositories. In a world where data security is paramount, Kno2 PreCheck is designed to tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges: ensuring privacy without compromising access to healthcare data exchange.

The privacy-first approach that sets Kno2 apart

Unlike traditional health information network systems, which often require centralized storage of protected health information (PHI), Kno2 PreCheck operates with a completely different model. The solution leverages advanced cryptographic routing technology, allowing it to route queries to the relevant healthcare systems without the need to store any PHI. This approach helps eliminate the significant risks associated with centralizing sensitive patient data, ensuring both security and compliance in healthcare data exchange.

Therasa Bell, Kno2’s president, CTO, and cofounder, emphasized the inherent challenges of existing technologies like Master Patient Index (MPI) and Record Location Services (RLS). She explained that these conventional systems often store sensitive patient data, increasing the risk of exposure and raising compliance concerns. Kno2 PreCheck, by contrast, eliminates the need for centralized storage altogether, reducing the risk for healthcare organizations. This privacy-first model directly addresses the need for secure healthcare data exchange without compromising the integrity of patient data privacy.

Innovative technology reshaping patient data exchange

Kno2 PreCheck stands out for its privacy-first approach, setting it apart from many health information network providers. These traditional systems require storing and sharing PHI for participation, which Kno2 PreCheck avoids. Instead, PreCheck uses a unique method that hashes patient demographic data, allowing healthcare systems to securely query only the relevant information needed. This method ensures that no PHI is ever transmitted or stored, providing organizations with the confidence that patient data remains safe and secure. By eliminating the need for unnecessary data sharing, Kno2 PreCheck is helping healthcare providers navigate the complexities of data security, making it easier for organizations to comply with stringent privacy regulations while still benefiting from the efficiencies of healthcare data exchange.

By eliminating the need for unnecessary data sharing, Kno2 PreCheck is helping healthcare providers navigate the complexities of data security, making it easier for organizations to comply with stringent privacy regulations while still benefiting from healthcare interoperability solutions.

Expanding healthcare interoperability with Kno2’s network

The launch of Kno2 PreCheck further strengthens Kno2’s position as a leader in healthcare interoperability solutions. Kno2’s extensive network facilitates the seamless exchange of patient data across a variety of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers, and technology vendors. With a single connection to the Kno2 Communication API, organizations can tap into a network that integrates with electronic health records (EHRs), technologies, and interoperability frameworks, streamlining communication and data sharing across systems.

By focusing on privacy, Kno2 is not only enhancing data security but also making healthcare communication more efficient, allowing providers to quickly and securely locate medical records across different networks. This development is a significant step forward in healthcare interoperability solutions, ensuring smoother data sharing across different systems while maintaining patient data privacy.

What the future holds: Kno2 PreCheck set to launch in 2025

Kno2 is set to launch PreCheck in early 2025, unveiling it alongside the largest ecosystem of EHR vendors across the care continuum. With this roll-out, Kno2 aims to continue advancing its mission of democratizing healthcare communication, enabling more efficient and secure data exchange without compromising patient data privacy. As the healthcare industry continues to face growing data security challenges, Kno2 PreCheck offers a forward-thinking solution that addresses these concerns while improving healthcare interoperability solutions and making data exchange more accessible.