Will blockchain transform healthcare?

The Wall Street Journal recently noted that the United States “will soon spend close to 20% of its GDP” on healthcare. While it might not be possible to address the rising costs of healthcare in the immediate future, there are steps that can be taken to address issues of customer service and efficiency to improve the overall healthcare experience, while ensuring the protection of customer privacy. In recent months, there has been a flurry of excitement about the role that blockchain technology might play in the long-term transformation of U.S. healthcare.

I recently spoke with a few individuals who are deeply conversant in the challenges facing healthcare and how solutions like blockchain can be brought to bear. John Halamka...