Becker's Healthcare October 1, 2018
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,...