Pragmatic, Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology: Paving the Future for Healthcare

Authors

  • Ron Ribitzky, MA R&D Ribitzky, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
  • James St. Clair Institute for Healthcare Financial Technology, Biloxi Mississippi, USA
  • David I Houlding Intel Health & Life Sciences, Santa Clara, California, USA
  • Chrissa T McFarlane Patientory, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Brian Ahier Aetna, Washington, DC, USA
  • Michael Gould Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Heather L Flannery Obesity PPM, Washington, DC, USA
  • Erik Pupo Accenture Health Client Service Group, Miami, Florida, USA
  • Kevin A Clauson, PharmD Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v1.24

Keywords:

Blockchain, Healthcare, Information Technology, Medical Informatics, distributed ledger technology

Abstract

Background: Blockchain and distributed ledger technology is a disruptive force in healthcare. Methods: This article provides a globally relevant, interdisciplinary perspective intended to aid disparate group of actors, participants, and users that represent the diverse stakeholders of an increasingly complex and technologically reliant healthcare system. Domain expertise reinforced by literature published via industry, technical, and academic venues was used to inform these perspectives. Results: Key characteristics of blockchain and distributed ledger technology are highlighted and framed for a readership ranging from healthcare executive to policy makers to researchers. Antecedent application of blockchain in the financial sector is explored followed by the technical, security, and interoperability considerations specific to healthcare. Conclusion: Blockchain remains an emerging technology both fraught with unanticipated challenges and the promise of unrealized potential in healthcare.

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Published

2018-03-23

How to Cite

Ribitzky, R., St. Clair, J., Houlding, D. I., McFarlane, C. T., Ahier, B., Gould, M., … Clauson, K. A. (2018). Pragmatic, Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology: Paving the Future for Healthcare. Blockchain in Healthcare Today, 1. https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v1.24

Issue

Volume 1, 2018

Section

Reviews

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Copyright (c) 2018 Ron Ribitzky, MA, James St. Clair, David I Houlding, Chrissa T McFarlane, Brian Ahier, Michael Gould, Heather L Flannery, Erik Pupo, Kevin A Clauson, PharmD

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