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