Blockchain in Healthcare: Innovations that Empower Patients, Connect Professiona

Description: Blockchain in Healthcare by Vikram Dhillon, John Bass, Max Hooper, David Metcalf, Alex Cahana 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. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Blockchain technology is poised to revolutionize more than just payment and crypto-currency. Many vertical industries will be reshaped by the new trusted data models enabled and inspired by the blockchain – healthcare is no exception. In fact, healthcare may hold the greatest opportunities for meaningful use of the technology. Early pioneers have explored some of the first use cases for medical payments, electronic health records, HIPAA/data privacy, drug counterfeiting, and credentialing of healthcare professionals. We have only begun to scratch the surface in how to automate the complexities of todays healthcare systems and design new systems which focus on trust, transparency and the alignment of incentives.Metcalf, Bass, Dhillon, and Hooper have curated a collection of examples based on the fundamentals of blockchain that build upon the early successes and examples that point to the future. 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. Examples and use cases are found throughout the book, with specific sections that cover the more sophisticated and far-reaching examples which have the potential to scale at the industry-level. In addition, a discussion of integrating blockchain technology into other advanced healthcare trends and IT systems – such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, value-based payments , patient engagement solutions, big data solutions, medical tourism, and precision medicine/genetic therapies among many others are presented. The final section provides a glimpse into the future using blockchain technology and examples of research projects that are still in labs across the globe. The appendices may prove particularly useful for additional details on how to get started, including resources and organizations specifically focusing on blockchain and distributed ledger solutions. Author Biography Vikram Dhillon, John Bass, Max Hooper, David Metcalf, Alex Cahana Table 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. Details ISBN1032093889 Author Alex Cahana Pages 536 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2021 ISBN-10 1032093889 ISBN-13 9781032093888 Publication Date 2021-06-30 UK Release Date 2021-06-30 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-06-30 NZ Release Date 2021-06-30 Illustrations 20 Illustrations, black and white Series HIMSS Book Series Subtitle Innovations that Empower Patients, Connect Professionals and Improve Care Alternative 9780367031084 DEWEY 610.285 Audience Professional & Vocational Imprint Productivity Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159144682;

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