Healthcare
Russia's Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot
The Russian Ministry of Health is working with one of the country's state-owned banks to explore possible uses of blockchain.
Medical Society of Delaware Tests Blockchain to Improve Healthcare Access
A medical society in Delaware dating back to the 1700s hopes to bring efficiencies to healthcare using blockchain tech.
Illinois to Trial Blockchain Tech in Bid to Track Medical Licenses
The state of Illinois is expanding its work with blockchain to include possible healthcare applications through a newly announced partnership.
UK Government Seeks Blockchain Pitches for £8 Million Startup Competition
A U.K. government agency is seeking pitches from blockchain startups as part of a competition focused on digital health solutions.
Hashed Health Blockchain Consortium Expands With New Member
A blockchain consortium focused on healthcare and led by startup Hashed Health has attracted a notable new member.
UC Berkeley Partners With Blockchain Startup For Health Data Research
The University of California, Berkeley is working with blockchain startup Bitmark on a pair of research studies focused on secure data sharing.
Consensus 2017 Recap: Panels Cast Wide Net for Blockchain Discussions
A look back at some of the fascinating and diverse panels that took place at Consensus 2017 this week.
Consensus 2017: Blockchain and Healthcare's People Problem
Blockchain is viewed as a way to give patients greater control over their data – but getting there might not be as easy as it sounds.
Healthcare IT Firm Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project, Codebases Activated
US firm Change Healthcare has joined the Linux Foundation-backed Hyperledger blockchain consortium.
China's Best-Funded Blockchain Startup is Rebranding for Expansion
One of China’s top-funded blockchain startups, Juzhen Financials, is rebranding to reflect its planned expansion into new industries.
