Patient ID Now

This week (May 12-16) is Patient ID Week! Follow the Patient ID Now coalition here and on LinkedIn to learn about the impact of patient misidentification, the need for H.R. 2002, the MATCH IT Act, and how you can get involved. #patientIDnow

ICYMI: Join us today for a webinar on the MATCH IT Act and how you can take action to support this critical legislation. 🗓️ Tuesday, July 8 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET 📍Register now: bit.ly/4k8e72u

During Patient ID Week (May 12-16) the coalition is focused on increasing support for the MATCH IT Act, a bipartisan bill reintroduced earlier this year by Reps. Mike Kelly and Bill Foster and supported by over 20 orgs. Learn more about the bill here: bit.ly/4iSYYkJ

Join us tomorrow for a briefing on the MATCH IT Act. Details below. ⬇️ 📅 May 13, 2025 🕛 12-1 pm ET 📍 Washington, D.C. RSVP here: bit.ly/3ScNVZ3 #patientIDnow

Join us next week for a Congressional briefing on the MATCH IT Act (H.R. 2002) ft. opening remarks from one of the bill's lead sponsors, Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL). RSVP here: bit.ly/3ScNVZ3 #PatientIDNow

The #PatientIDNow Coalition is excited to share that the MATCH IT Act has officially been reintroduced in the House. 🎉Read the coalition's press release here: bit.ly/3DLvGpG

🚨Last chance to weigh in on H.R. 7379, the #MATCHITAct during #PatientIDWeek. Take action now on this important patient safety issue: bit.ly/3WJplm3

On the #MATCHITAct: "This bill will make a meaningful impact on patient misidentification through the standardization of PHI & builds off important work by @CIOCHIME & the other orgs in the coalition to improve patient matching" - Cassie Ballard, CHIME #PatientIDNow

Patient ID Week is here! The best way to participate is by writing to your Member of Congress about the #MATCHITAct, a new bill that addresses the problem of patient misidentification. Learn more here: chimedhl.org/3yuVCms #DigitalHealthLeaders #PatientIDNow #PatientIDWeek

DID YOU KNOW? Last month the Patient ID Now coalition spearheaded a letter signed by 154 orgs❗️to Congressional appropriators urging them to repeal Section 510. Read the FY25 House letter here: bit.ly/3JvZQN9 #PatientIDNow

Patient misidentification can result in incorrect meds, missed allergies, & duplicative testing all of which can impede or prolong patient care. 💉💊🩹Take Action today by writing your Member of Congress on the MATCH IT Act: bit.ly/3WJplm3 #patientIDnow

We're teaming up with @MikeKellyPA and @RepBillFoster to support the MATCH IT Act, and to help improve patient matching. Join us during Patient ID Week to raise awareness and show your support. Take action with us: hubs.la/Q02x53gL0. #AHIMA #patientIDnow

"HIMSS is a proud supporter of the MATCH IT Act, which would improve patient safety & enhance care coordination by tackling a critical issue affecting our healthcare ecosystem - patient misidentification," said @HIMSS President & CEO Hal Wolf. Learn more: bit.ly/4bKpkmH

Did you know that patient misidentification costs patients almost $2k per inpatient stay & over $1,700 per ED visit? This Patient ID Week, help us advocate for the MATCH IT Act, which will improve HI standards, reducing costs for both patients & providers. bit.ly/3WJplm3

Thank you @MikeKellyPA and @RepBillFoster for championing the issue of patient misidentification and for introducing the MATCH IT Act. Head to our Action Center to join us in advocating for HR 7379: bit.ly/3WJplm3 #patientIDnow

It's Patient ID Week (May 13-17) and we're shining a light on patient misidentification in healthcare. Join AHIMA & the @patientIDN coalition in advocating for the MATCH IT Act of 2024. Take action: hubs.la/Q02wXdr20 #AHIMA #patientIDnow

This week is Patient ID Week! Join us to raise awareness for the critical issue of patient misidentification by advocating for the MATCH IT Act, a bill that will improve standards and transparency for health information. Learn more here: bit.ly/3UYOiaD #patientIDnow

Thank you to all of the organizations that signed on! Your advocacy makes a huge difference.

Exciting update! The Patient ID Now coalition spearheaded a letter signed by 154 orgs to Congressional appropriators urging them to repeal Section 510. Read the FY25 House letter here: bit.ly/3JvZQN9 #PatientIDNow

ICYMI: The MATCH IT Act of 2024 aims to standardize patient match rates and demographic data—reducing medical errors and unnecessary costs. Let's rally behind @MikeKellyPA (R-PA) and @RepBillFoster (D-IL) to make a real difference in #healthcare outcomes! bit.ly/49yqL5y