The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), a division of Department of Health and Human Services, announced winners of blockchain research challenge.
According to the official release, ONC selected 15 winners for the ‘Use of Blockchain in Health IT and Health-related Research Challenge’ from over 70 submissions from a wide range of individuals, organizations and companies. The projects addressed on various uses of blockchain technology in health and health IT in order to protect, manage and exchange electronic health information.
“We are thrilled by the incredible amount of interest in this challenge. While many know about Blockchain technology’s uses for digital currency purposes, the challenge submissions show its exciting potential for new, innovative uses in health care,” Vindell Washington, M.D., M.H.C.M., national coordinator for health IT said. For the full article click here
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