Thursday, January 23, 2020

Healthcare security: How can blockchain help?

This is part 2 of a blog on healthcare security. For more info, check out part 1. An independent guest blogger wrote this blog.
When it comes to data security, there is no more important place than the healthcare industry. When people go to the doctor, they provide all of their most sensitive information, from their health issues to their phone number, to a doctor they trust. When a medical office or database is hacked or damaged, and that information is released, it can be catastrophic to everyone involved.
Patient security is not only good practice, but it is also the law. Guidelines are in place to protect patient data, and it is up to health professionals and administrators to ensure that proper protections are made. Here are some best practices for now and advanced security platforms to look forward to in the future.
The rise of blockchain technology
While the…

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January 23, 2020 at 09:12PM

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