SmartRec
Smart way to access and store health records using blockchain
Created on 19th February 2020
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SmartRec
Smart way to access and store health records using blockchain
The problem SmartRec solves
Although Electronic Health Record includes electronic version of patient’s medical history which is maintained by a specific provider, including demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital signs, past medical history, immunizations, laboratory data and radiology reports HER has its own drawbacks. Some of the drawbacks include financial issues, changes in workflow, temporary loss of productivity associated with EHR adoption, privacy and security concerns, and several unintended consequences. Financial issues, including adoption and implementation costs, ongoing maintenance costs, loss of revenue associated with temporary loss of productivity, and declines in revenue, present a disincentive for hospitals and physicians to adopt and implement an EHR. EHR adoption and implementation costs include purchasing and installing hardware and software, converting paper charts to electronic ones, and training end-users. The maintenance cost of an EHR can also be costly. Hardware must be replaced and software must be upgraded on a regular basis. In addition, providers must have ongoing training and support for the endusers of an EHR. The costs of EHR adoption, implementation, and ongoing maintenance are compounded by the fact that many financial benefits of an EHR generally do not accrue to the provider (who is required to make the upfront investment) but rather to the thirdparty payers in the form of errors averted and improved efficiencies, which translate into reduced claims payments. Another disadvantage of an EHR is disruption of work-flows for medical staff and providers, which result in temporary losses in productivity. This loss of productivity stems from end-users learning the new system and may potentially lead to losses in revenue. Another potential drawback of EHRs is the risk of patient privacy violations, which is an increasing concern for patients due to the increasing amount of health information exchanged electronically.
Challenges we ran into
While implementing block chain technology in the project using .Net
Technologies used