HIMSSCast: Blockchain in healthcare – removing hype from reality
Much has been written in recent years about blockchain and its potential use cases in many industries, including healthcare. But there was a lot of hype and it took experts with extensive knowledge of distributed ledger technology to separate the wheat from the husks.
Maria Palombini is that expert. During her work at the IEEE Standards Association, she has witnessed quite a bit when it comes to blockchain. And her area of expertise is healthcare.
On this podcast, Maria guides listeners through blockchain in healthcare today, providing in-depth insights.
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Communication skill:
- Blockchain has shown great promise in healthcare, for use cases ranging from electronic health records to security.
- What is real and what is exaggeration?
- Where blockchain has made progress in healthcare
- How is it moving forward?
- Where blockchain lags in healthcare
- Obstacles to progress
- An honest assessment of blockchain’s place in healthcare 10 years from now
- What healthcare CIOs and other health IT leaders interested in blockchain can do to pursue this hobby
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