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Trump's Obamacare Overhaul Could Be Blockchain Adoption Catalyst

As Republicans attempt to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, blockchain advocates hope modifications to the law could boost adoption of the tech.

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The Biggest US Health Insurer is Hiring a Blockchain Director

The largest US-based health insurer is looking to hire a new point person on blockchain development.

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Bitcoin Wallet Maker CoolBitX Raises $500k for Healthcare Solution

Bitcoin hardware wallet maker CoolBitX has raised $500,000 as part of its push into the broader blockchain security industry.

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The Big Mistakes Enterprises Are Making on Blockchain

Why corporations need to think bigger to maximize the benefits of blockchain.

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US Health Department Hackathon to Focus on Blockchain Applications

An upcoming hackathon sponsored by the US health department aims to boost innovation in blockchain-based healthcare applications.

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Blockchain Startup Hashed Health Raises $1.8 Million

The startup at the heart of a healthcare-focused blockchain consortium has raised $1.85m.

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Mobile Telco Du Reveals New Blockchain Healthcare Partnership

One of the UAE's largest telcos has announced a new partner in its drive for blockchain-powered medical records.

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Physicians Say Blockchain Healthcare Ideas in Need of Exam

Medical blockchain startups are making the wrong pitches, say industry insiders.

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Blockchain Healthcare Conference Showcases Skepticism and Promise

Blockchain's pie-in-the-sky optimism got some pushback during the Distributed: Health conference this week.

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US Health Department Selects 15 Blockchain Research Contest Winners

The US government's Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has announced the winners of a blockchain research paper contest.

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