Blockchain and Electronic Healthcare Records

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Nir B. Kshetri, Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: There is a growing need to both secure patient health data from unauthorized breaches and at the same time make access to such data easier for patients. Blockchain may provide a solution.

Additional Information

Publication
IEEE Computer, 51(12), 59-63
Language: English
Date: 2018
Keywords
Blockchain, Data models, Privacy, Security of data, Hospitals, Insurance, Patient monitoring, Electronic medical records

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