Opportunities and Challenges of Blockchain in Healthcare 

Please join HBS Healthcare Alumni Association (HBSHAA) of Philadelphia and the Harvard Club of Philadelphia (HCP) for an informative discussion and Q&A covering opportunities and challenges in effectively realizing the transformative potential of blockchain in healthcare.

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Blockchain is a rapidly emerging technology that will play an important role in reshaping the healthcare landscape in the accelerating move to value-based care. Blockchain is most well known as a method for decentralizing and improving security via a decentralized ledger system and most commonly associated with management of cryptocurrencies. However, its potential to help transform the health care industry is just beginning to be appreciated. 

   

Speakers:

  • Yilmaz Kayak, Senior Manager, Accenture

  • Eric Vitale, Director of Engineering, Science & Enabling, AstraZeneca

Agenda:

  • 6:00-6:30 – Networking and cash bar

  • 6:30-7:30 – Dinner Program:  

    • What is blockchain technology? 

    • The evolution and impact of blockchain in healthcare: Potential applications.

    • Issues and challenges to implement at scale.  

    • Q&A

For more information about this event, visit the HBSHAA website by clicking here.

   

When: Thursday, October 24th, 2019 from 6:00-7:30

Where: Margaret Kuo's Wayne, 175 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19807

Cost: 

  • HBSHAA and HCP members: $20
  • Nonmembers: $25

Register early as spaces are limited!!!

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When:

6:00PM - 7:30PM Thu 24 Oct 2019, Eastern timezone

Where:

Margaret Kuo's Wayne
175 E. Lancaster Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087

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