Unlocking the Power of Blockchain in Healthcare

Explore the critical role of blockchain technology in safeguarding healthcare data and privacy in this 52-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Discover why medical records are highly valuable targets for cybercriminals, with stolen health information worth over $1,000 per record compared to mere cents for financial data. Learn about the various ways hackers exploit medical records for identity theft, insurance fraud, and drug procurement. Examine the growing cybersecurity threats facing the healthcare industry and understand how blockchain technology is emerging as a leading solution to protect patient privacy, identity, and financial security. Gain insights from speaker Shada Alsalamah on the potential of blockchain to revolutionize data protection in healthcare and discuss strategies for individuals and organizations to better secure sensitive medical information in the face of evolving cyber risks.

Unlocking the Power of Blockchain in Health Care