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While data privacy is a priority, Pirkko Kortekangas, Chief Development Officer at UNA Plan in Finland, says that sharing genetic information is vital when searching for medical solutions.  

The new partners plan on implementing Spok Care Connect, a medical messaging system, in their efforts to modernize the VA's communication system. 

Hospitals look to clinicians in the field for innovation ideas.

From cryptocoin behavior incentives to personal health data sharing, there's no shortage of young companies looking to the distributed ledger technology.

The new technology can detect anemia with 97 percent sensitivity by analyzing photos of a user's fingernail.

In working with MediBloc, MGH is said to be interested in the ledger technology's suitability for storage and exchange of patient data, supplementing its EHR.

Ewan Davis, CEO, Inidus, says that patient-centered care is important, but it's also necessary to deliver technology to make the jobs of healthcare workers easier and more enjoyable. Additionally, he shares his predictions and hopes for the future of the NHS.

Blockchain technology is becoming more widespread, and early adopters will be in the best position to take advantage of its potential.

Sara Vaezy, the chief digital strategy officer at Providence-St. Joseph Health, says everything else follows from an accurate, up-to-date and user-friendly directory.