Blockchain use in healthcare 'essential' to protect sensitive data: Zelis CTO
Zelis CTO Kali Durgampudi called on healthcare providers to use blockchain technology to protect customer data and counter attacks by cybercriminals.
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Kali Durgampudi, CTO of healthcare payment company Zelis, believes that implementing blockchain technology is key to protecting sensitive patient data from cybercriminals.
Speaking to Health IT News on Wednesday, Durgampudi noted that some of the biggest issues in healthcare are privacy and data security, as the industry strives to digitize its "paper-based processes archaic".
“Blockchain technology has the potential to alleviate many of these concerns,” he said, while emphasizing the importance of using an “impenetrable” digital ledger to protect sensitive patient data and financial data amid the increasing rate of cyberattacks across the globe. globe:
"Because the information cannot be altered or copied, blockchain technology significantly reduces security risks, providing hospital and healthcare IT organizations with a much stronger line of defense against cybercriminals."
Durgampudi went on to note that blockchain technology can also play a key role in healthcare payments, as it can help provide greater transparency and efficiency compared to current healthcare payment models. health. He said many payers and vendors were hesitant to share information via email because emails could go wrong and there was no proof of delivery.
"Blockchain provides payers and providers with complete visibility into the entire lifecycle of...
Zelis CTO Kali Durgampudi called on healthcare providers to use blockchain technology to protect customer data and counter attacks by cybercriminals.
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Kali Durgampudi, CTO of healthcare payment company Zelis, believes that implementing blockchain technology is key to protecting sensitive patient data from cybercriminals.
Speaking to Health IT News on Wednesday, Durgampudi noted that some of the biggest issues in healthcare are privacy and data security, as the industry strives to digitize its "paper-based processes archaic".
“Blockchain technology has the potential to alleviate many of these concerns,” he said, while emphasizing the importance of using an “impenetrable” digital ledger to protect sensitive patient data and financial data amid the increasing rate of cyberattacks across the globe. globe:
"Because the information cannot be altered or copied, blockchain technology significantly reduces security risks, providing hospital and healthcare IT organizations with a much stronger line of defense against cybercriminals."
Durgampudi went on to note that blockchain technology can also play a key role in healthcare payments, as it can help provide greater transparency and efficiency compared to current healthcare payment models. health. He said many payers and vendors were hesitant to share information via email because emails could go wrong and there was no proof of delivery.
"Blockchain provides payers and providers with complete visibility into the entire lifecycle of...
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