Healthcare IT News March 8, 2018
But experts from IEEE, UC San Diego and Health Linkages say the key is to make sure it’s the “right solution for the right problem.”
LAS VEGAS – Even if you don’t think blockchain is overhyped (and many people do), you may still be convinced that whatever real-world promise it holds for healthcare is either too far in the theoretical future to think much about, or it’s not yet worth the effort to implement.
“It sometimes seems like challenges of implementing blockchain outweigh the benefits and ROI,” said Maria Palombini, director of communities and initiatives development for emerging technology at the IEEE Standards Association, Wednesday at HIMSS18.
But in the session, “Blockchain 4 Healthcare: Fit for Purpose?” experts showcased an...