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