Resolute Health, a healthcare company located in Texas, has just launched a new health security smart card program that helps facilitate patient registration and stores important patient data.

The Resolute Health BeneFIT smart card automates the registration process. Using the card, patients can check into the Resolute Health Center for Wellbeing or the Resolute Health Family Urgent Care Center and be accurately identified. The card authenticates a patient’s ID when they check-in and pulls up the correct medical card.

When the patients are signed in, they will be automatically checked in at different registration points throughout the center, which allows Resolute Health to institute a paperless registration process. This decreases patient wait times by streamlining the entire process.

Not only does the new system match the correct medical records to the patient, the new smart cards are also designed to be useful should an emergency situation occur. Using the smart card first responders can pull up critical patient information such as prescriptions and medical history. That important information can be sent to the ER ahead of the patient to help the emergency staff prepare for the patient’s arrival.

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Starting this summer, the University of Arizona will start issuing new student CatCards to incoming freshman. The cards featuring a new style of smart card chip that allows students to “tap and go” instead of swiping magnetic stripes, making the cards more durable and secure.

Current CatCards allow students to enter buildings on campus, pay for meal plans, and store student data. The new cards will add several new functions, including student voting and e-tickets. Existing students can pay $25 to upgrade their existing student ID cards, although it is not required to get around campus. Designing a student ID that can pay for lunch, unlock a dorm building, and vote in student elections allows students to streamline their wallets because only one card is required for many daily actions.

Students at the University of Arizona were also encouraged to vote on the new card design. Three looks were presented based on the Arizona state flag, the desert mountains, and the school mascot Wilbur the Wildcat.

Throughout the month of February you can save when you upgrade your photo ID camera to HD. Now through the end of the month save $50 off the HD Camera with Sony Tripod. This camera kit pairs the BadgePlus HD Image Cam Pro with a mini desktop tripod and a sturdy Sony Tripod to create an incredibly easy-to-use system for taking ID photos.

You can save two ways this month. With the purchase of a photo ID system, upgrade to the HD camera for $149 or purchase the HD camera with Sony Tripod separately for $199 – a $50 savings on both options. To redeem the camera-only discount, add the camera to your cart. The discount will be automatically applied. To redeem the system upgrade, add the system and the HD Camera to your cart. The discount will be automatically applied as well.

The HD Camera Upgrade promotion is valid through February 29, 2012. The promotion is subject to the rules specified on the DiscountID.com Promotions page.

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The additional 20% off Clearance Items offer is valid through January 31, 2012. The promotion is subject to the rules specified on the DiscountID.com Promotions page.

New contactless payment options have been introduced in London’s popular O2 Arena to help alleviate long lines. This new option, used at more than 250 payment terminals across the arena, is designed to help visitors make small purchases quickly without the hassle of waiting in line.

Before creating the new payment system, O2 did some important research. They found that 75% of electronic transactions (those made with a credit or debit card) at concession stands were under £15. Those purchases commonly include drinks at bars and restaurants, merchandise, and parking. By allowing purchases that cost under £15 to be completed with a simple tap of a smart card, the long lines common to the busy arena may be a thing of the past.

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New York University is updating their old swipe machines to more secure electronic card readers. This move, along with new student ID cards, is helping the university to provide increased safety and convenience to students and staff.

With the old system, students were required to swipe the magnetic stripe on their ID cards to enter buildings. The new security program started this summer when the university announced they would issue new smart cards to students. Now students can use their new contactless smart cards to gain access with a simple wave of the card. The new card readers have been installed in several buildings across campus, and will soon be installed in all buildings. Even the international campus buildings, including those in Abu Dhabi and Florence, have been updated with the new technology.

Secure ID cards and card readers are an essential part of keeping students safe on campus. Shop our selection of access control cards to start your program today.

Taking care of you card stock is just as important as maintaining your printer. Keeping your blank card stock clean is vital for ensuring that you get the best quality prints each and every time you use your printer. Any flaws that are on the card stock can be transferred to your print job, giving you less than flawless results.

Make sure to keep your blank cards free from debris and dust. Any stray particles on the surface of a card can cause imperfections and flaws when you print. Dust and debris can also damage the print head and other printing mechanisms inside your ID card printer.

To keep your cards clean keep them in the case they came in, or in an airtight and watertight container. Look the cards over before printing and keep a dust cloth at hand to wipe the cards off if you notice any dust or debris.

Taking note of the card storage temperature is also important. Extreme heat or cold can damage PVC cards, making them more brittle and susceptible to snapping. Store your cards in a temperature-controlled area and make sure not to put them through drastic temperature changes.

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Navigating the world of ID card systems can seem overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the technology. We’ve created a few pointers to help simplify the process.

If you will be printing less than 100 cards per year…then one of our entry-level ID card systems is probably the right choice for you. Systems that feature printers like the Magicard Pronto, the Fargo DTC1000, or the Magicard Enduro are designed to meet the needs of smaller organizations. Many smaller scale organizations will only need single-sided cards.

If you will be printing 100-500 cards per year…then mid-range systems are the answer for you. Card printers such as the Fargo DTC4000, Zebra ZXP3, and the Magicard Enduro Duo all provide enough printing power and functionality to meet the needs of medium-sized businesses and organizations.

If you will be printing more than 500 cards per year…then you will want to consider systems that are capable of handling high-volume printing. Systems that feature printers such as the Fargo DTC4500, the Magicard Rio Pro, or the Magicard Prima 4 are all capable of batch printing, which helps improve the efficiency of larger organizations. These printers also all come with Ethernet connectivity for easy networked printing.

If you need high-security features…then consider systems that come with built in security, like Magicard’s patented secure HoloKote watermark system. Reverse transfer printers such as the Magicard Prima 4 and the Zebra ZXP Series 8 printer also provide a larger degree of security and durability thanks to the unique printing process.

It’s easy to find a system that will meet your custom needs. If you would like more guidance picking a system, contact one of our friendly sales representatives at (800) 621-0559.

At Mercyhurst College in Pennsylvania, students and staff are saving money and time with a new print management system. The system, which included new printers, software, and ID card functionality, reduced the total number of printers from 565 to just 80 and cut unnecessary printing by 30 percent.

The new multifunctional printers are designed to work with student and staff ID cards. When a user sends a print job to the queue, it is held there until the user authorizes the print. By swiping their ID card at the print station, users are able to see all pending documents and delete any unnecessary or duplicate prints. With this reduction in printing, the school has also been able to decrease the price of each black and white or color document.  By tying the printers to users’ ID cards, documents are kept safe from accidental deletion by other users or mistakenly being thrown out. Students and staff can easily load more print credits onto their cards on two cash-to-card devices on campus.

Mercyhurst’s new print system saves students money and allows them to work wirelessly from any computer or laptop on campus with the swipe of a card. These multipurpose ID cards have benefits all over the small campus, and are used for meal plans and dorm access along with printing credits.

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