A medical organization in the U.S.that datesback hundreds of yearsis embarking on a blockchain pilot. <\/p>\n
The Medical Society of Delaware,first formed in 1776, has revealed it willbuild a proof-of-concept focusing on the pre-authorization process for care providers and medical insurers. By improving the efficiency of that step, the society said it hopes care can be delivered more quickly. <\/p>\n
As a further benefit, the trial will also create a chain of patient records that can be accessed by insurers and medical care providers. <\/p>\n
Partnering on theproject ishealthcare tech startup Medscient, which itself leverages technology developed by blockchain-focused startup Symbiont. <\/p>\n
Andrew Dahlke, vice president of the Medical Society of Delaware, said in a statement: <\/p>\n
\"We are confident that this proof-of-concept will not only address this particular pain point, but will lay the groundwork for streamlining other healthcare administrative issues as well.\" <\/p>\n
Those involved with the project are due to make a presentation at theMedicaid Enterprise Systems Conference, to be held later this month in Baltimore,Maryland. <\/p>\n
The newscomes shortly after Delaware became the first U.S. state to pass a law allowing the use of blockchain to create and store business records, including stock ledgers an effort that wasfirst unveiledin 2016. <\/p>\n
Medical files image via Shutterstock <\/p>\n
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