The use of blockchain technology in the healthcare industry has the potential to revolutionize the way medical records are managed, medical research is conducted and patient care is delivered. Here ...

The proposed blockchain model reflects a broader movement in global healthcare toward giving patients greater authority over ...

Medical Care has always been a front-line, mission-critical, use case for emerging technologies with fast and furious adoption turning into almost an arms race. Usage of innovation grows in a very ...

Anthem is betting big on blockchain. The insurance giant has several pilots of the technology—which enables encryption of medical data and ensures the privacy of healthcare information—in the works.

People are living longer in the 21st Century, but what's less recognized is that, despite our increasing longevity, we're also getting sicker. According to research, the number of people over 65 ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. One of the biggest buzzwords being thrown around the field of medical technology is ...

Blockchain "is not meant to wipe out existing legacy systems," said Maria Palombini, director of communities and initiatives development at the IEEE Standards Association. In most cases, the idea is ...

Developed countries spend a good chunk of their gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare. However, hospital costs continue to mount, along with inefficient practices and health data breaches are ...

As blockchain grows in popularity, people continue to look for practical ways to incorporate the technology into their organizations. Some view blockchain as a silver bullet that can conquer any ...

Blockchain facilitates faster, cheaper cross-border money transfers compared to traditional methods. Decentralized crypto exchanges powered by blockchain offer enhanced control and security for users.