La tecnología blockchain concita interés en el sector sanitario
18/04/2020 10:43
The healthcare sector is studying possible blockchain use cases. New York, for example, believes that technology is useful for keeping track and tracking of drugs and supplies
The New York healthcare industry has begun to recognize the potential of using blockchain technology to track medications, protect patient records, and potentially track the coronavirus. Although the situation imposed by Covid-19 is uncertain, it is essential that patient data and records are available.
Health officials in New York City told Patch Magazine that thanks to blockchain, it is possible to improve people's health, while protecting the privacy of patients and, in addition, tracking infections, such as the coronavirus. “When it comes to sharing health data in New York, it is always important to make sure that the patient's privacy is not violated. Not only is there a risk that companies will use the data for hidden purposes, but also because if a patient suffers from a certain disease or is infected with the coronavirus and the information is disseminated, this can be uncomfortable and contribute to worsening their condition. health, ”said a representative of an organization identified as Blockchain Healthcare of New York.
According to the entity, in the field of health insurance, blockchain has numerous advantages, both for customers and for insurance companies, since smart contracts enabled by blockchain could be useful when it is necessary to receive a disbursement from the insurance plan . Blockchain technology would simplify bureaucratic processes and speed up procedures that depend on the patient. As for the advantages that companies could have, the blockchain platform can, among other things, protect them against fraud.
According to the organization, the conclusion is, in terms of patient records, that "blockchain carries some benefits that cannot be found anywhere else." More specifically, in the field of confidential and private data, something difficult to achieve with traditional databases. It is also wise to share health data through a distributed ledger.
All in all, the entity notes that more research and development is needed before determining how viable blockchain technology really is in the healthcare sector