The Healthcare Industry Turns to Blockchain Tech for Security

in #steem7 years ago

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The healthcare industry has to cope with various some problems regarding the privacy and security of valuable data. In the last some years, hospitals were serving as the major target for cybercriminals who conducted ransomware attacks on the institutions.

In April, both Canadian and U.S. cyber security agencies, the Computer Emergency Readiness Team and the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Center, issued warning to healthcare providers regarding the increase the number of ransomware attacks. This is the point when blockchain tech comes in it.

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Totally agree.. have you viewed the blockchain startup Patientory ? They are using blockchain for healthcare and have an amazing vision.

Have you dealt with insurance companies? I have. I work for them. They are slow. Expect slow things to happen slowly.