Healthcare Security
Athena Security Showcases Visitor And Weapons Screening
Athena Security showcased its integrated visitor management and AI-enabled weapons detection platform at the HIMSS Global Health Conference. The system enables hospitals to verify visitor identities and screen for weapons before individuals enter the facility, helping healthcare organizations strengthen workplace violence prevention while maintaining efficient visitor management workflows.
Healthcare Security Modernization Priorities In 2026
Healthcare organizations are advancing physical security strategies by prioritizing hybrid-cloud deployment flexibility, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise collaboration. Insights from global professionals highlight growing investments in access control, data-centric operations, and integrated systems to address rising incidents while improving resilience, compliance, and operational efficiency across healthcare environments.
Digital and Physical Security Integration is Critical for 77% of Respondents
HID has released its State of Healthcare Security Report based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities. The State of Healthcare Security Report delves into the core concerns for the healthcare industry and upcoming innovations and technologies that address them. Barriers to technological Adoption: Budget Constraints and Beyond The survey revealed that budget constraints are the most significant barrier, cited by 74% of respondents. However, the cost of inaction is likely to be far greater.