distributed ledger technology

Blockchain pilots launched in 2018 tackled EHR management, collective data custodianship, credentialing and more

By Dave Muoio 04:08 pm December 19, 2018

For healthcare, blockchain is continually transitioning from an obscure technology to a viable tool for various administrative and data-focused use cases. But while players big and small might be curious about its potential, they’ll also need to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to pilots and partnerships dedicated to the distributed ledger technology. Plenty of healthcare...

For healthcare data security, blockchain can be a valuable piece of the puzzle

By Jonah Comstock 02:15 pm December 18, 2018

When health tech companies turn to distributed ledger technology, security is one of the key reasons they do it. But to say that blockchain is inherently more secure than other technologies would be a dangerous oversimplification. In reality, blockchain is a novel technology for solving certain security problems. But to be truly useful in healthcare, it will need to be approached smartly and...