Secure Clinical Access to Azure Virtual Desktops

This solution brief outlines the integration of IGEL OS with Imprivata Enterprise Access Management for secure clinical access to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD) and Windows 365 Cloud PCs. It describes how this collaboration addresses the critical challenge of maintaining fast badge tap access for healthcare providers, thereby enhancing efficiency and productivity. The document details the benefits of using proximity card authentication, allowing clinicians to access virtual desktops quickly while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. It also highlights the transition from on-premises VDI to AVD, facilitating essential clinical workflows such as desktop roaming and tap-in functionality. Furthermore, the brief explains how IGEL's endpoint operating system reduces workstation costs and management efforts, supporting a secure and modernized access to patient information. The integration is positioned as a leading solution for tap-and-go clinical access, improving compliance with HIPAA and other regulations while ensuring a seamless user experience with popular collaboration tools.