Becker's Healthcare October 1, 2018
Alia Paavola

In recent years, there has been a flurry of excitement surrounding the use of blockchain technology to improve healthcare. Despite the buzz, most healthcare executives and providers aren’t well versed in blockchain.

During a panel discussion at Becker’s 4th Annual Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference, Sept. 22 in Chicago, two healthcare technology leaders offered an overview of blockchain technology, describing several opportunities for its use in healthcare.

The panelists included:

  • Paul Quigley, principal and CEO of BlocLab Enterprises
  • Aaron Symanski, chief technology officer of Change Healthcare

Here are five main points from the discussion:

Editor’s Note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

1. Blockchain is not a standalone technology. “Blockchain is an enabling technology,...

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