Blockchain: Unlocking Health Data to Empower Patients and Improve Care

HIMSS July 9, 2020
Chrissa McFarlane, Chief Executive Officer, Patientory, Inc.; a HIMSS Digital Influencer, a Blockchain in Healthcare Task Force Member and an Interoperability & HIE Committee Member

Imagine a world where individuals have ownership of their personal health data.

They have a complete picture of their health over time with aggregated information from different healthcare providers and wearable devices. They no longer worry about the security and integrity of their sensitive medical information. They have the power to decide exactly who can access their comprehensive health data and for what purpose. They are empowered and engaged patients with trust in the healthcare system, therefore they are healthier patients. This world could become our reality with the appropriate implementation of blockchain technology.

Aggregated Personal Health Information

The lack of interoperability in the sharing of medical information is a classic issue that was faced by healthcare organizations well before...

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