Blockchain is a digital ledger that enables parties with no history of trusting one another to securely commit to contracts and record transactions, without the need for an intermediary such as a bank. While blockchain’s major successes to date have been in finance, the technology has potential to provide value to health care, particularly in the areas of payment adjudication and supply chain integrity.
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