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Ascension’s CIO on Joining Blockchain Pilot Project

January 8, 2019

Ascension and Aetna are the latest alliance members. They said the alliance is looking at how blockchain technology could help ensure up-to-date healthcare provider information is available in health plan provider directories, so patients can have the most accurate information possible.

Gerry Lewis, Ascension senior vice president and CIO, spoke with Becker’s about the project, including why Ascension got involved and what it means for the health system.

Source: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/ascension-s-cio-on-joining-blockchain-pilot-project.html

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