Notes

Summary Blockchain Characteristics

• Immutable
• Supports Dis-intermediation
• Decentralized
• Availability

Architectural Considerations

• Scale (Transaction processing times)
• Transaction size
• Governance
• Architectural maturity

 

Major Blockchain Types

• Public
• Permissioned (“consortium”)
• Private

General Healthcare Application Categories

• Patient Data
• Supply Chain
• Provider Data
• Internet of Things (Medical Devices)

Major Blockchain Infrastructure Suppliers

• IBM (Hyperledger base)
• Microsoft (Ethereum base)

Most Visible Healthcare Applications of Blockchain

• Estonia (Patient Data)
• Gem/Phillips

Most Visible Healthcare Blockchain Companies

• Gem
• Hashed Health
• Patientory