An application of Block Chain to electronic medical records.
Applying the concepts behind blockchain, we can create a computer application stores de-identified medical data which can be available to any researchers to work with.
... in health care they became known as a means to pay ransom for institutions that had their data “kidnapped” (ie, encrypted by malicious users who request payment to unencrypt the data). Link
- Markdown cheat sheet
- A very interesting podcast describing the application of blockchain, on paper, in a prision
- Understanding The Basics of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies - This is actually very useful to understand the basics of a blockchain.
- Healthcare Data Gateways: Found Healthcare Intelligence on Blockchain with Novel Privacy Risk Control - Very similar concept to what we are exploring in this project.
- This document describes the five major advantages of Block Chain in medical records
- Building an Blockchain Advent Calendar
- HIPAA Privacy Rules
Block Chain can support the CliniQuick model where past data cannot be modified, while the information in the last visit can. Since modifying previous blocks is so expensive, editing of old data would be prohibitive. Modifying the last record requires less expense.
v0.0.1 2018-01-02 We are beginning an exploration on how to apply blockchain concepts to electronic medical records. At the end of this process we should be able to tell if it is a viable approach. If viable, we should have a very small proof of concept. If not viable, we should be able to write a paper with our findings.
- Our current tasks: -· Learn as much as possible about blockchain.
· Come up with ideas on how to build the system.
· Identify major roadblocks and issues.