Co-authored with Bill Wellman, adjunct faculty at Harvard University, where he teaches courses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and blockchain. He also is a principal with Philips Healthcare. This is part of a series examining how blockchain technology could be applied in the healthcare industry. Healthcare professionals are the foundation of the healthcare delivery system and a vital […]
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