In 2019, blockchain in healthcare may not exist, Venrock found. The report showed that 75 percent of industry experts are struggling to find blockchain’s role in healthcare. Another 18 percent are finding use cases that benefit patients, and 7 percent are still unclear on what blockchain is.
While AI is slowly finding its place within healthcare, blockchain continues to struggle. Venrock suggests that although AI is maturing in healthcare at a traditional pace, blockchain may never matter within the space.
More articles about health IT:
IBM cloud earns $5B revenue in Q1: 4 things to know
NYC Health + Hospitals now live on Epic at 19 more facilities
Patient struggles to get medical records after Florida surgery center shuts down
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.