Medirex Systems Secures Funding for Innovative Patient Authentication Technology

On May 21, 2025, Medirex Systems Inc. made a significant stride in healthcare technology by announcing that it has received both advisory services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). This initiative aims to drive a transformative project focused on enhancing patient authentication in healthcare environments.

The project is centered around the creation of a cutting-edge digital layer that redefines the traditional hospital wristband, turning it into a secure access point for authenticating personal health records. Leveraging Medirex's established proficiency in patient identification, this innovative solution will allow patients to facilitate secure connections from their hospital wristbands to external systems without hospital personnel needing to handle or access outside data.

At the heart of this initiative is the Medirex Open API, a robust identity and authentication bridge constructed on widely accepted standards. This will enable patients to grant authorization to third-party applications, such as Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) systems, allowing access to their health data from Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic and Oracle. What’s particularly remarkable about this API is that it minimizes data sharing; it ensures that patients need only share vital identity information rather than exposing their entire medical records. This begins with in-person identity verification paired with wristband issuance, placing complete authority in the patient's hands and maintaining a keen focus on privacy and consent throughout the process.

The Medirex Patient Authentication API is designed to empower individuals to securely control how their health data is accessed across various care environments—from inpatient admissions to at-home monitoring. Patients can authorize access by simply scanning their wristband and verifying their identity via SMS or email, ensuring they or their approved digital health tools can effortlessly connect with the necessary services.

This breakthrough directly addresses a prevalent challenge in the healthcare industry: finding the right balance between safeguarding patient data privacy and meeting the access needs of third-party healthcare providers. Recognizing that hospital staff may not require access to the same extent or type of information needed by RPM providers or caregivers, Medirex’s solution delineates clear access roles, ensuring only the pertinent stakeholders can view the necessary information, reinforcing patient consent as the focal point.

Mark Caskenette, Managing Director of Medirex, emphasized the significance of their approach: “By building on the trusted hospital wristband and implementing a user-friendly, secure way to access digital services, we are ensuring that patient care can transition beyond the walls of the hospital while fully respecting privacy and minimizing staff involvement in data management.” With the invaluable support from NRC IRAP, Medirex is set to deliver a platform that champions patient privacy and broadens the reach of healthcare services.

This initiative aligns seamlessly with Medirex’s broader mission to foster a healthcare landscape that is more interconnected, transparent, and centered around patient needs. Through the integration of physical identity verification with digital consent, Medirex is paving the way for a healthcare ecosystem that not only empowers patients but actively protects their interests.

Moreover, this development marks a milestone in Medirex's ambition to emerge as a frontrunner in the digital health solutions arena. Thanks to NRC IRAP's backing, the company is well-positioned to redefine patient engagement and healthcare delivery standards through its innovative API and digital health platform known as mySPOT.

For further details about Medirex and its patient authentication initiatives, please visit Medirex Patient Authentication.

About Medirex Systems Inc.

Medirex Systems Inc. is a Canadian firm specializing in healthcare technology, focusing on patient identification and digital health innovations. With a commitment to enhancing patient safety, ensuring secure data access, and fostering interoperability, Medirex develops solutions aimed at enabling healthcare organizations to provide better care that is responsive to patient needs.