LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a unit of RELX, announced on March 5 2026 that it is expanding its integration with Epic’s Connection Hub to provide additional identity‑verification capabilities for U.S. hospitals that use Epic MyChart. The new suite will allow providers to select from a range of LexisNexis identity‑verification components and combine them to meet specific risk requirements, building on the company’s existing InstantID Q&A and Instant Verify solutions that have been available since 2018.
The expansion introduces IDVerse, an AI‑powered solution that authenticates documents and biometrics to detect deepfakes, forgeries, and other fraud. IDVerse will support a dynamic end‑to‑end NIST IAL2‑certified workflow, a high‑confidence identity proofing standard increasingly adopted by federal agencies and private industry. The platform is expected to launch later in 2026, following RELX’s December 2024 agreement to acquire IDVerse and the anticipated closing of that transaction in early 2025.
Strategically, the move deepens RELX’s presence in the growing healthcare data‑security market, which is driven by rising cyber‑crime concerns and the need for secure patient portals. By integrating IDVerse into Epic’s widely used MyChart platform, LexisNexis can reach a large base of U.S. hospitals and position itself as a comprehensive identity‑verification provider. The expansion also aligns with RELX’s broader AI strategy, embedding machine‑learning capabilities across its risk‑management and analytics businesses.
"In an industry that remains a top target for cybercrime, striking a balance between user experience and security is critical," said Jonathan Shannon, AVP of healthcare strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "This integration is another step forward in instilling confidence and trust in healthcare organizations and patients alike." The quote underscores the company’s focus on both security and usability as it expands its product suite.
The partnership with Epic, whose Connection Hub was launched in January 2023, gives LexisNexis a direct channel to the largest EHR ecosystem in the United States. While the announcement does not detail competitive dynamics, the addition of AI‑driven deepfake detection positions the company ahead of other identity‑verification vendors that rely on traditional verification methods. The expansion is expected to strengthen RELX’s competitive edge and support future growth in the healthcare data‑security segment.
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