TP162 - Blockchain and Healthcare

Blockchain is an important technology that is being used in many different industries, but what is its application in healthcare? In this episode, hosts Chris boyer and Reed Smith do their best to define what blockchain means, and then discuss the opportunities that blockchain has in the healthcare industry - from improving financial transactions, to securely storing confidential information and even driving efficiencies in the supply-chain. They even discuss how blockchain is being used to help with the coronavirus pandemic. They are then joined by Charlie Lougheed of Axuall, who shares how his company is using this technology to improve credentialing in the healthcare space.  Mentions from the Show: Blockchain Explained Blockchain Adoption in Healthcare Primed to Explode, New Report Finds Blockchain professor shares blockchain application examples, future options Blockchain as a Tool to Combat Coronavirus Axuall.com Axuall on LinkedIn Charlie Lougheed on LinkedIn Axuall on Twitter Find Us Online:  Touchpoint podcast Twitter Reed Smith Twitter Chris Boyer Twitter Chris Boyer website Social Health Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices