Blockchain in Healthcare - Innovations That Empower Patients, Connect Professionals Improve

After a brief introduction to bitcoin, blockchain and the protocols available, a getting-started guide is presented specific to health and healthcare. The authors discuss the complexities and possibilities of smart contracts and some of the early consortia that are exploring the possibilities.

List of contents

Introduction. Telemedicine. Artificial Intelligence. Machine Learning. The Internet of Things. Value-Based Payments. Patient Engagement Solutions. Big Data Solutions. Medical Tourism. Precision Medicine/Genetic Therapies. Cybersecurity. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain/Development. Patient Engagement. Hospital Administration. Future Uses of Blockchain Technology.

About the author

Vikram Dhillon, John Bass, Max Hooper, David Metcalf, Alex Cahana

Summary

After a brief introduction to bitcoin, blockchain and the protocols available, a getting-started guide is presented specific to health and healthcare. The authors discuss the complexities and possibilities of smart contracts and some of the early consortia that are exploring the possibilities.

Product details

• Authors: John Bass, Alex Cahana, Cahana Alex, Vikram Dhillon, Vikram Bass Dhillon, Dhillon Vikram, Max Hooper, Hooper Max, David Metcalf, Metcalf David
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2019
• EAN: 9780367031084
• ISBN: 978-0-367-03108-4
• No. of pages: 534
• Series: HIMSS Book Series; HIMSS Book Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; Artificial Intelligence, Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, COMPUTERS / Security / General, MEDICAL / Administration, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Quality Control, MEDICAL / Hospital Administration & Care, Management: leadership & motivation, Management: leadership and motivation, Research & development management, Computer security, Health systems & services, Public ownership / nationalization, Health systems and services, Research and development management, indian Isbn