Now and in the near future, blockchain improves the lives of patients. Hear how the patient journey transforms with the ability to control ownership of patient data, and how critical data is shared seamlessly between stakeholders. With blockchain, healthcare is becoming patient-centered, both clinically and administratively.

The healthcare industry is beginning to see real value created from blockchain powered solutions. The presentation spotlights what value and impact is being created for early adopters. The speaker will share informed insights for future applications and opportunities poised for business success.

Because evidence generation for precision medicine involves highly complex bioinformatics on human genomic and other molecular data sets, the reproducibility of the evidence generation and the sharing of highly sensitive raw genomic data present major challenges for life sciences sponsors and the FDA. Blockchain offers solutions for reproducibility and privacy assurance in precision medicine.

The goal of achieving nationwide patient access is getting closer to reality with the establishment of nationwide electronic healthcare record networks, and with the emergence of TEFCA. Interoperability and privacy standards are critical to achieve efficiency and to provide secure patient access applications. Topics will include current and future developments, including: CommonWell Health Alliance TEFCA Specific Functional Use Cases and Applications Blockchain Opportunities

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Key discussion points of this panel session include: The role of open source DLTs in empowering and protecting patients data The role of where technical and data standards are pragmatically needed  The technical and ethical considerations of patient data governance

The panel discussion will cover how blockchain enables a more person-centered experience from the beginning of care through payment. With examples from real-world use cases, the discussion will explore how healthcare organizations can better collaborate together using blockchain, co-create workflows and joint processes, and deliver a better experience. The discussion will answer these questions: How are blockchain-enabled solutions more focused on the person? What does the network solve that isn’t addressed by other solutions? How do your use cases transform the member’s experience? What ways can providers and payers collaborate and work together better using blockchain?

With up to 30% of donated pharmaceutical aid products being diverted, stolen or going to waste in this session we will learn how blockchain technology is addressing some of the biggest trust challenges in the global supply chain.  Supply chain issues may prevent people that are in greatest need of life-saving medicines from being treated. Through the use of a Decentralized Knowledge Graph and blockchain technology firms and governmental aid organizations now have visibility to supply chain traceability and transparency of donated medicines. The session will additionally cover ancillary benefits with the implementation of such a solution.   

Virtual healthcare is positively transforming how healthcare is delivered. As a result, multiple organizations must come together to execute care delivery that’s complicated by challenges with centralized EMR systems in virtual care management. Information management, including storage, sharing, and accessibility, needs to be carefully managed and considered. Blockchain technology is a viable solution to address new challenges created by virtual care.

Blockchain technology has surfaced in the generic pharma arena addressing challenges associated with Contract Management, GPO interactions, and Chargeback adjudication. Manufacturers are now burdened with reducing overhead costs that impact the cost of each unit to get medication to patients safely, effectively, and efficiently. Blockchain technology can be used to enhance efficiencies in how partners interact including inventory management, sales data reporting, chargeback validations and rebate accruals.