Healthcare IT News October 12, 2020
Kat Jercich

The tool is aimed at allowing users to share their verified health status without exposing the data used to generate it.

IBM Watson Health announced the launch of an IBM Digital Health Pass to help organizations enable individuals to return to work or school.

The tool is built on IBM blockchain technology aimed at allowing users to share their verified health pass – established on criteria such as COVID-19 test results – without exposing the data used to generate it, according to the organization.

“We believe that trust and transparency remain paramount when developing a platform like a digital health passport, or any solution that handles sensitive personal information, and we remain committed to this philosophy as we continue to...

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Topics: Blockchain, Digital Health, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Public Health / COVID, Technology
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