As healthcare continues its digital evolution, managing health information with security, transparency, and interoperability is more critical than ever. This one-hour session will explore blockchain technology’s transformative impact on the healthcare industry, with a focused lens on Blockchain-based Electronic Health Records (EHRs).

Designed specifically for Health Information Management (HIM) professionals, this session provides a practical yet forward-thinking overview of how blockchain can address longstanding challenges in data integrity, patient privacy, data sharing, and ownership. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how blockchain works, how it compares to traditional data models, and the leadership role HIM professionals can play in preparing for its integration into healthcare systems.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define blockchain technology and its foundational principles as applied to healthcare data.
• Explain how blockchain-based EHRs promote secure, patient-centered, and interoperable information exchange.
• Evaluate existing and emerging blockchain applications in the healthcare ecosystem.
• Identify legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations for implementing blockchain in healthcare environments.
• Anticipate key challenges and opportunities associated with blockchain adoption in health information systems.

Sam Blanchard
Adjunct Instructor, Health Information Management
Purdue University Global

$44 NYHIMA Members
$5 Student Members
$64 for Non-members