The technology Blockchain may prove to be very useful in the health care industry. Because of that, it offers transparency and gives the security that is needed in the area. Although the tests that have been conducted have not shown the expected results, it is expected that within 2 or 3 years Anthem is properly using the technology Blockchain.
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What is Anthem?
Anthem is one of the best health insurance companies in the united States, currently managed by the association Blue Cross Blue Shield. Therefore, on some occasions when seeking information on this company might be encountered by Anthem and by other names. On the other hand, this company has a large amount of customers, to the point that they are deploying the technology Blockchain to be able to manage more easily all the data of their customers. It was estimated that at the beginning of the year 2018 already had over 40 million customers; the number that continued to increase with time. This industry has a great reputation and an excellent acceptance by his customers. Due to the success they have, have been seen in the obligation to find a method to be able to manage everything properly (which will be the network Blockchain), because, its various venues are at their maximum capacity of work; even, the headquarters is located in California has more than 800,000 customers.
How to use the technology Blockchain in Anthem?
To know how cost-effective was to use the technology Blockchain in this area, we began to study how would be the performance of the same, this is carried out as a project initiated by IBM; the decision came from a part of them and wanted to be able to associate with industries of health so as to be able to correctly carry out your plan. Now, the start of this project aims to provide greater transparency; as mentioned above. However, it is also hoped to be able to improve the communication and the customer attention through this platform. In addition, it would also have utility in other aspects, because it would work as a payment processor, means for making complaints and claims or even to be able to keep the client informed about your health care. In conclusion, the objective is to facilitate the work of the health sector and improve patient care through this tool.
You must continue to make studies to know the true potential of Blockchain in the health sector
It is necessary to continue conducting studies so as to assure your clientele that the project you are developing will help them to solve various problems. Since, can have a level of high expectations and subsequently relaxed to the note that was not expected. To avoid a catastrophe like the one mentioned above, were asked to study what will be the usefulness of the technology Blockchain in the sector. It should be noted that this study has been carried out since the beginning of the year and recently claimed through a digital gateway, possibly implement the technology Blockchain within the company Anthem in a time of 2 or 3 years. That is to say, users will have direct contact with this new system for the date represented by the CEO of Anthem.
How can they use technology Blockchain the customers?
Although it is still unknown of how it will be used the technology Blockchain in this area, there is already a app pilot; which was granted to various clients. By offering this application to different users, it is expected that the tests needed to find out if the program meets the desired characteristics. It was already clarified that it will download an app on your smartphone, which will scan a QR code and immediately it will offer medical services over the phone. It is expected that, through the app based on Blockchain, customers of Anthem can access important information, such as: Records of saludAtención médicaProveedoresAcceso data privadosEntre others Basically are trying to create a program in which the patient can access private information and subsequently send it to the service provider that will provide the medical service; in this way, is expected to be able to facilitate a lot of processes. It is expected that the application can be used in the future to make claims or payments, and coordinate other activities that are related to the provider and the patient. The following two tabs change content below. I am a young man from Venezuela 18 years, lover of technology, innovation, and economic events that govern the world. One of my passions are cryptocurrencies.