288. What is Blockchain?

288. What is Blockchain? Intended Audience: Newcomers to Pharmacy Informatics and Blockchain Today's episode is not purely about healthcare, but going over just what is blockchain? It's a technology that's been talked about a lot, but do most people understand what it is? Tony attempts to explain this in an introductory manner, and then mentions some brief applications of blockchain in healthcare. Additional resources: Application of Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Study (nih.gov) Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity (smu.edu) Implementation Considerations for Blockchain in Healthcare Institutions | Blockchain in Healthcare Today (blockchainhealthcaretoday.com) DMMS: A Decentralized Blockchain Ledger for the Management of Medication Histories | Blockchain in Healthcare Today (blockchainhealthcaretoday.com) Five Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms, and How They Work (bitrates.com) Incentives and Proof of Work | E-learning Spot Disclaimer: Views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which speakers have been, is now, or will be affiliated. New to LinkedIn and not sure where to start? Download my free ebook, "Professional Networking Unlocked", at https://www.tonydaopharmd.com/ebook Follow us on social media! Twitter: @pharmacyitme Instagram: @pharmacyinformatics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmacyitme/ Website: Pharmacy IT & Me Email: [email protected] Follow Tony's personal Twitter account at @tonydaopharmd Network with other pharmacists at Pharmacists Connect!http://pharmacistsconnect.com For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links: ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/ HIMSS: https://www.himss.org/resources/pharmacy-informatics-and-its-cross-functional-role-healthcare Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.