Healthcare Blockchain Puts Patients in Control of EHR
HIT Infrastructure October 26, 2017
Healthcare blockchain continues to emerge as organizations look for efficient infrastructure solutions for value-based care.
Organizations are exploring the possibilities of healthcare blockchain to more securely exchange data and help solve interoperability issues among disparate EHR systems. More vendors are developing solutions for blockchain in healthcare as more entities express interest in the technology.
MintHealth announced the development of its personal health record (PHR) built on blockchain technology. The solution aims to empower patients to be in control of their own medical records and as a result, create more awareness of chronic medical conditions so patients can be proactive about their healthcare.
MintHealth is currently in its first phase of deployment and will be making its platform available to payers...