On 14 September 2020, software and solutions firm HHS Technology (HHS) announced its partnership with Utah State to create and implement a blockchain-based solution to help share data amongst patients and healthcare professionals.
COVID-19 has highlighted certain healthcare challenges, for example, the inability to access health records. HHS’ MediBook, positioned by the company as a ‘crisis management electronic health record,’ aims to provide frontline health care professionals access to patient records in a secure,and immutable manner. This allows them to quickly review a new patient’s medical records, who may have underlying health conditions the professionals must consider during treatment.
MediBook enables the managing and sharing of patient records across disparate systems, all per federal data-sharing laws. For example, new regulations require health insurers to allow access to patient-approved third-party applications, enabling patients to retrieve their own information, such as lab results and adjudicated claims. The data is accessible through a blockchain-based digital wallet, which allows for 24/7 access while maintaining the data’s integrity and security.
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