Telehealth Failures & Secrets to Success Conference 2017 by VSee
Speaker: Danny Yang & Tim Swanson
CEO of BlockSeer & Director of Post Oak Labs
More info at: vsee.com/conference
The Defiant YouTube's Robin Schmidt created a DeFi 101 presentation explaining what this new blockchain-based financial freedom is all about. You'll get the definitions you need to talk the talk, the protocols to get you started and the data sources to not get rekt.
"Decentralized Finance (DeFi)" by Brendan Forster, Dharma | Fluidity 2019Fluidity
Presented by Brendan Forster, Co-founder of Dharma, at Fluidity 2019.
Fluidity brings the worlds of finance and technology together to shape the future of blockchain and capital markets. On May 9, 2019, we welcomed companies and teams to help shape the narrative of rebuilding finance at the historic Williamsburgh Savings Bank in Brooklyn, New York.
Resources:
Website: https://fluiditysummit.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/fluidityio/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluidityio
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/fluidityio/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC0NBCYlgLIxjSljf7CV91nQ/
The Nuances of Tokenization: A brief explanation on attempts from this past d...Tim Swanson
There are many misconceptions surrounding the world of NFTs. To fully understand how (art-related) NFTs arose we need to look back at the history of tokenization and fungible tokens as a whole. This brief overview was first presented at the Web 3.1 Unconference on February 28, 2022: https://web31.xyz/
Buckets of Permissioned, Permissionless, and Permissioned Permissionlessness ...Tim Swanson
This was first presented on July 20, 2015 at Infosys in Mysore, India with the Blockchain University team. It is a heavily modified version of a previous presentation covering the distributed ledger landscape. All citations and references can be found in the notes.
The Defiant YouTube's Robin Schmidt created a DeFi 101 presentation explaining what this new blockchain-based financial freedom is all about. You'll get the definitions you need to talk the talk, the protocols to get you started and the data sources to not get rekt.
"Decentralized Finance (DeFi)" by Brendan Forster, Dharma | Fluidity 2019Fluidity
Presented by Brendan Forster, Co-founder of Dharma, at Fluidity 2019.
Fluidity brings the worlds of finance and technology together to shape the future of blockchain and capital markets. On May 9, 2019, we welcomed companies and teams to help shape the narrative of rebuilding finance at the historic Williamsburgh Savings Bank in Brooklyn, New York.
Resources:
Website: https://fluiditysummit.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/fluidityio/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluidityio
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/fluidityio/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC0NBCYlgLIxjSljf7CV91nQ/
The Nuances of Tokenization: A brief explanation on attempts from this past d...Tim Swanson
There are many misconceptions surrounding the world of NFTs. To fully understand how (art-related) NFTs arose we need to look back at the history of tokenization and fungible tokens as a whole. This brief overview was first presented at the Web 3.1 Unconference on February 28, 2022: https://web31.xyz/
Buckets of Permissioned, Permissionless, and Permissioned Permissionlessness ...Tim Swanson
This was first presented on July 20, 2015 at Infosys in Mysore, India with the Blockchain University team. It is a heavily modified version of a previous presentation covering the distributed ledger landscape. All citations and references can be found in the notes.
Unbundling Of Financial Services: The Blockchain(s) RevolutionGeorge Samuel Samman
This is a deck which talks about blockchain(s) and their use cases, It is based off of some o the best thought in the space and looks at why banking and financial services will be changed.
Block chains and crypto currencies - introductionInitio
Objectives and knowledge sharing
• What is blockchain? Why should we care?
• Cryptography: Shared secrets and the Blockchain
• Protocols: What’s in those blocks ?!
• Ethereum
• Bitcoin
• Hyperledger
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain & Smart Contracts: The New Wave of DecentralizationRaffaele Mauro
"Exponential Talk" at Business Integration Partners
Milan, 18 November 2015
Discussion about Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts and Financial Innovation
The Tokenization of Everything - SAP Central Bank Executive Summit 2019Todd McDonald
This is a recent presentation that I gave at the SAP Central Bank Executive Summit 2019 in Frankfurt (many thanks to our hosts at SAP for inviting R3 to present). The topic is 'The Tokenization of Everything' which extends upon some recent talks that I have given about digital assets and tokens representing the third revolution of blockchain tech (after censorship resistant cryptocurrencies and the 'what I see is what you see' single source of truth of enterprise blockchains). This takes a slight twist on that approach by positioning how both asset tokens and value tokens provide value on their own...but will be most powerful when deployed and used together to achieve lower risk and friction settlement (atomic DvP). Hope you enjoy and as always feedback is welcome.
This was first presented on July 20, 2015 at Infosys in Mysore, India with the Blockchain University team. Additional references and citations are in the notes section.
Making Blockchain Real for Business - Kathryn Harrison (IBM, Middle East and ...ideaport
Making Blockchain Real for Business - Kathryn Harrison (IBM, Middle East and Africa Payment and Blockchain Leader)
İçinde bulunduğumuz teknoloji çağının getirdikleri ile birlikte finans dünyasını yeni teknolojiler bekliyor. Bitcoin ve Blockchain teknolojisi bunların başında yer alıyor. Finans dünyasındaki tüm kuralları değiştirebilecek potansiyeli içinde barındıran bu iki teknolojiye olan ilgi her geçen gün artmakta. İstanbul Finans Derneği işbirliği ve Business Ankara medya sponsorluğunda düzenlenen etkinlikte, 'bitcoin' ve 'blockchain' teknolojileri gerek yazılım gerekse finansal boyutuyla ele alındı.
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31 Mart 2016
meet@ideaport | Finans Dünyasında Yeni Trend: Bitcoin ve Blockchain
Blockchain’s implications for the financial industryInitio
Purpose and meaning of Blockchain : “kill the middle man”
What is Blockchain for a financeer ?
Discussing the field’s potential
Introduction
Cryptocurrency Case Study: economic & utilitarian perspective
Valuing a Bitcoin
What are the features of a “good” currency ?
Transaction fees per cryptocurrency
Transaction fees non-normalized evolution
Transaction fees normalized evolution
Transaction speed
Scalability : can the infrastructure and the model support the load ?
Functions of money
DeFi uses open protocols and decentralized applications powered by smart contracts to enforce agreements, facilitate trades and immutably record transactions on the Blockchain. Aggregating DeFi protocols via a secure and compliant interface with integration into enterprise systems provides an institutional gateway into decentralized finance markets. Zero Trust cybersecurity, self-custody multi-sig wallets together with integration into select existing financial systems provides a secure and compliant way for institutions and consumers to participate in this new emerging world of decentralized finance.
Harnessing the potential of Blockchain Technology for enterprise Digital Transformation,
A strategy, framework, approach and some key considerations to help any enterprise get started.
[Feel free to download the presentation to view it offline]
9 building blocks for success block stars.ioJamie Burke
Want to understand what's important about blockchains beyond just Bitcoin? We lay out what we believe to be the critical infrastructure required to build sustainable commercial businesses on blockchains in 9 Building Blocks For Success.
This is based on our own practical experience of building & launching 5 separate blockchain startups in 12 months across a range of sectors and with various different configurations of blockchain technologies and providers.
A guest lecture delivered by Dr Farrukh Habib at INCEIF, Kuala Lumpur, on 22nd March, 2018.
Dr Farrukh Habib is an expert in sharia and Islamic finance. He is a adviser, researcher and trainer. He is keen interest in FinTech.
Unbundling Of Financial Services: The Blockchain(s) RevolutionGeorge Samuel Samman
This is a deck which talks about blockchain(s) and their use cases, It is based off of some o the best thought in the space and looks at why banking and financial services will be changed.
Block chains and crypto currencies - introductionInitio
Objectives and knowledge sharing
• What is blockchain? Why should we care?
• Cryptography: Shared secrets and the Blockchain
• Protocols: What’s in those blocks ?!
• Ethereum
• Bitcoin
• Hyperledger
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain & Smart Contracts: The New Wave of DecentralizationRaffaele Mauro
"Exponential Talk" at Business Integration Partners
Milan, 18 November 2015
Discussion about Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts and Financial Innovation
The Tokenization of Everything - SAP Central Bank Executive Summit 2019Todd McDonald
This is a recent presentation that I gave at the SAP Central Bank Executive Summit 2019 in Frankfurt (many thanks to our hosts at SAP for inviting R3 to present). The topic is 'The Tokenization of Everything' which extends upon some recent talks that I have given about digital assets and tokens representing the third revolution of blockchain tech (after censorship resistant cryptocurrencies and the 'what I see is what you see' single source of truth of enterprise blockchains). This takes a slight twist on that approach by positioning how both asset tokens and value tokens provide value on their own...but will be most powerful when deployed and used together to achieve lower risk and friction settlement (atomic DvP). Hope you enjoy and as always feedback is welcome.
This was first presented on July 20, 2015 at Infosys in Mysore, India with the Blockchain University team. Additional references and citations are in the notes section.
Making Blockchain Real for Business - Kathryn Harrison (IBM, Middle East and ...ideaport
Making Blockchain Real for Business - Kathryn Harrison (IBM, Middle East and Africa Payment and Blockchain Leader)
İçinde bulunduğumuz teknoloji çağının getirdikleri ile birlikte finans dünyasını yeni teknolojiler bekliyor. Bitcoin ve Blockchain teknolojisi bunların başında yer alıyor. Finans dünyasındaki tüm kuralları değiştirebilecek potansiyeli içinde barındıran bu iki teknolojiye olan ilgi her geçen gün artmakta. İstanbul Finans Derneği işbirliği ve Business Ankara medya sponsorluğunda düzenlenen etkinlikte, 'bitcoin' ve 'blockchain' teknolojileri gerek yazılım gerekse finansal boyutuyla ele alındı.
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31 Mart 2016
meet@ideaport | Finans Dünyasında Yeni Trend: Bitcoin ve Blockchain
Blockchain’s implications for the financial industryInitio
Purpose and meaning of Blockchain : “kill the middle man”
What is Blockchain for a financeer ?
Discussing the field’s potential
Introduction
Cryptocurrency Case Study: economic & utilitarian perspective
Valuing a Bitcoin
What are the features of a “good” currency ?
Transaction fees per cryptocurrency
Transaction fees non-normalized evolution
Transaction fees normalized evolution
Transaction speed
Scalability : can the infrastructure and the model support the load ?
Functions of money
DeFi uses open protocols and decentralized applications powered by smart contracts to enforce agreements, facilitate trades and immutably record transactions on the Blockchain. Aggregating DeFi protocols via a secure and compliant interface with integration into enterprise systems provides an institutional gateway into decentralized finance markets. Zero Trust cybersecurity, self-custody multi-sig wallets together with integration into select existing financial systems provides a secure and compliant way for institutions and consumers to participate in this new emerging world of decentralized finance.
Harnessing the potential of Blockchain Technology for enterprise Digital Transformation,
A strategy, framework, approach and some key considerations to help any enterprise get started.
[Feel free to download the presentation to view it offline]
9 building blocks for success block stars.ioJamie Burke
Want to understand what's important about blockchains beyond just Bitcoin? We lay out what we believe to be the critical infrastructure required to build sustainable commercial businesses on blockchains in 9 Building Blocks For Success.
This is based on our own practical experience of building & launching 5 separate blockchain startups in 12 months across a range of sectors and with various different configurations of blockchain technologies and providers.
A guest lecture delivered by Dr Farrukh Habib at INCEIF, Kuala Lumpur, on 22nd March, 2018.
Dr Farrukh Habib is an expert in sharia and Islamic finance. He is a adviser, researcher and trainer. He is keen interest in FinTech.
How Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Redefining Financial Instruments in Finance Kellton Tech Solutions Ltd
Join this webinar to learn how distributed ledger technologies - Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies innovating the traditional financial services industry with a transformative impact.
Exploring the tech and legal side of Blockchain. A peek behind the curtain of how it works. Presented by Susan Goldsmith and Ash Yadav at whartonclubnj event.
This provides a deep intro to the blockchain technology, and explores several use-cases within healthcare where it could lead to disruption and add value
It explains the concept of Blockchain which is going revolutionize the world economy. Blockchain is going to change money, business and thus the world.
Blockchain - Primer for City CIOs v05 01 22.pdfssusera441c2
Blockchain primary for city government chief information officers. Originally prepared for the Cities Leadership Forum hosted by Cities Institute, Philadelphia March 2022.
Block chain and Bitcoin. A blockchain is a data structure that makes it possible to create a digital ledger of transactions and share it among a distributed network of computers.
VCs have for the most part retreated from investing in Bitcoin and Blockchain. The appetite for blockchain products however has only increased. Corporations have formed consortiums such as R3 and the Hyperledger Project to learn more about the technology. Numerous enterprises have rolled out internal pilots to test and explore the applications of blockchain.
At Thomvest, we believe blockchain adoption is about to take off - making it a prime time for VCs to begin making early stage bets.
Take a look at our most recent research report which delves into the current state of blockchain.
This is a high level introduction to blockchain for business concepts and its business value. It focuses on what blockchain is, how why it is important and the state of the technology. It covers how business blockchains differ from cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
Investment Interest in Blockchain
• Blockchain has the potential to reduce infrastructure
cost by up to $20 billion a year.
• P2P money Transfer across international borders -
segment worth $500 B.
• Anderseen Horowitz ( VC firm) has invested over USD
$100 million into Blockchain technology
• All time Public/VC investment into Blockchain startups -
$894 million.
• Over 4000 active fintech startups in the NY arena and
investment in the sector tripling last year to $12 billion.
Recent developments of public and private blockchains (DLTs) are described. The differences are indicated and confronted with the needs of financial institutions. The ecosystems of Blockchain, Ethereum, Digital Assets Holding and 3Rcev with their DLTs are shown. Next the working of smart contracts are presented followed by the issues and dilemmas that blockchains and smart contracts present for financial institutions. Finally attention is paid to preferred policies of monetary and regulatory authorities.
Differences between public and private blockchains are described. Attention is paid to different recent DLT approaches and confronted with the needs of banks and other financial institutions. Special attention is paid to smart contracts and the issues and dilemma's for financial institutions and monetary authorities.
A high-level introduction to cryptoland with the aim to sketch out what people are getting so excited about (beyond the rollercoaster of Bitcoin price). Covering blockchains, cryptocurrencies, ICOs, DApps, DAOs and more.
This presentation takes the viewer through the basics of block chain concepts, its evolution and why it is a paradigm shift.
It also explores the ways in which the block chain concept can be put to use and how it has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses are conducted today.
Key takeaways
Idea of Blockchain.
The technology behind Blockchain.
Why it is a paradigm shift.
How it may be put to use in different industries.
NICSA Webinar | Reimaging the Future of the Fund Industry Through Emerging Te...NICSA
Technology innovation enables us to reimagine new ways of doing business and more importantly, how we service our clients. In this webinar, panelists will discuss recent research on new financial technologies with a specific focus on blockchain, robo-advisors, and machine learning.
Similar to How to raise $100M for your healthcare startup via ICO: Breaking the myths of blockchain and bitcoin (20)
Building A Chronic Care Management Program That Can ScaleVSee
Achieving 100% COVID Readiness with Chronic Care Telehealth
Chronically ill patients in the US account for 76% of all physician visits. They are also the most susceptible to COVID and COVID-related illnesses. With COVID variants on the rise, telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) are essential to keeping these patients safe, while providing quality care and improving outcomes.
In addition, studies have shown that remote patient monitoring improves patient self-management and leads to earlier interventions. It can also reduce emergency hospital visits 30%. In 2015 Medicare began reimbursing clinicians for using remote patient monitoring technology to manage chronically ill patients with 2+ chronic conditions with Chronic Care Management (CCM) codes. In more recent years, it also began reimbursing remote patient monitoring (RPM) services for a wider range of patients.
Find out how you can become COVID ready by laying the foundations for a successful telehealth Chronic Care Management program on the next Telehealth Secrets webinar. Join us live with CEO Ajay Gehlot, MD, MBA of CareConnect Health–one of the largest primary care providers in the state of Georgia
Deploying Telehealth to 1.2 M Users - LA County Case StudyVSee
Innovating Equitable Telehealth for LA County
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) is the largest county-operated mental health department in the United States, directly operating 85+ programs and contracting with close to 1,000 organizations and individual practitioners. It’s goal is to reach 1.2M of its 10M residents who are in need of mental health services.
Patient Engagement Strategies for Post COVID Success - Chris Nicholson | mPul...VSee
For more info: visit https://bit.ly/2TijLrV
Google gets over one billion health-related searches a day. Now is the time to leverage patients’ growing expectations for telehealth options to engage more deeply with them. Join our guest CEO of mPulse Mobile, Chris Nicholson and learn about effective patient engagement strategies you can put in place to create highly personalized healthcare experiences that drive patient outcomes--especially for the elderly and underserved populations.
Provided to you by: https://vsee.com
Deep Dive Into Telehealth Adoption Covid 19 and Beyond | Doreen Amatelli ClarkVSee
For more info: visit https://bit.ly/3pt6hp2
How has telehealth adoption changed following the pandemic and what are the implications for the future of telehealth? Join market research expert and owner of Way to Goal, Doreen Amatelli-Clark to talk about her latest findings from her COVID-19 study, covering surveys and in-depth interviews with doctors and healthcare practitioners from around the world.
Provided to you by: https://vsee.com
President Trump’s 2018 VA MISSION Act removed all geographic and licensing barriers for doing VA telehealth. This has made it possible to provide greater access and better care to more veterans. Join Sean O’Connor from the Oregon VA health system to learn:
- How is the VA using telehealth to deal with COVID-19 today?
- What are some key lessons learned from past telehealth deployments?
- What are key technology and clinic considerations that need to be taken into account?
- Where is VA telehealth going in the future?
Interested in becoming a community provider? More information at
https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/Veterans_Care_Agreements.asp
Panel: Telemedicine in Practice - Richard Thorp, MDVSee
Hear from physician Richard Thorp, MD who made the transition from doing in-person only visits to telemedicine. Learn from his experience and get practical advice for getting set up.
Physician Panel on Practicing Virtual Care: Marc Dean, MDVSee
Objectives:
Review the value and efficiency that telemedicine provides
Demonstrate real world examples of telemedicine impact and benefit
Highlight how telemedicine can become an integral component of today’s healthcare delivery
Discuss new trends and advances in technology and how they facilitate a virtual exam
Visit: https://vsee.com/blog/telemedicine-101-reimbursement/ for more info
Anjali and Mary Jean will present on the changing landscape of telemedicine reimbursement what it was in the past, where it is now during the National Emergency, and probable future outcomes based on her experience and insight. Additionally, she will provide practical guidance on coding to avoid fraud and abuse issues to avoid post-pandemic audits and investigations
Learning Objectives:
Allowable Telemedicine Reimbursement Past, Present, Future
Telemedicine Reimbursement Codes and How to Example
Considerations for Practicing Across State Lines and Documentation
Avoiding investigations: Fraud & Abuse
Getting Started With Telemedicine #3 - ReimbursementVSee
Visit: https://vsee.com/blog/telemedicine-101-reimbursement/ for more info
Anjali and Mary Jean will present on the changing landscape of telemedicine reimbursement what it was in the past, where it is now during the National Emergency, and probable future outcomes based on her experience and insight. Additionally, she will provide practical guidance on coding to avoid fraud and abuse issues to avoid post-pandemic audits and investigations
Learning Objectives:
Allowable Telemedicine Reimbursement Past, Present, Future
Telemedicine Reimbursement Codes and How to Example
Considerations for Practicing Across State Lines and Documentation
Avoiding investigations: Fraud & Abuse
More info, visit: https://vsee.com/blog/aacma-telemedicine-101-getting-started/
Get practical tips on choosing a technology platform that is right for your practice. Learn about how the right telehealth technology can save you and your staff valuable time in set up, onboarding, and patient flow. Set the right expectations about what telehealth can and cannot do. Find out best practices for launching your telehealth service fast.
Learning Objectives:
Learn important technology considerations for doing telemedicine & telehealth
Limitations of telehealth technology
Learn about other considerations for evaluating a vendor
What is the minimum technology setup necessary to start offering telehealth?
Getting Started With Telemedicine #2 - Malpractice | Webinar SeriesVSee
Visit: https://vsee.com/blog/telemedicine-101-malpractice-considerations/
Participants in this webinar will learn the risk management basics of medical practice using telehealth. From the simple telephone, to sophisticated, often EHR imbedded applications this mode of practice is becoming increasingly more ubiquitous especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Key topics to be covered include understanding state-based licensing regulations, informed consent, technology pitfalls and documentation guidelines. The speaker will also cover the recent changes in both federal and state regulations which allow physicians to begin practicing using telehealth with fewer barriers. Know the trends and risks before dialing in!
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
Struggling with intense fears that disrupt your life? At Renew Life Hypnosis, we offer specialized hypnosis to overcome fear. Phobias are exaggerated fears, often stemming from past traumas or learned behaviors. Hypnotherapy addresses these deep-seated fears by accessing the subconscious mind, helping you change your reactions to phobic triggers. Our expert therapists guide you into a state of deep relaxation, allowing you to transform your responses and reduce anxiety. Experience increased confidence and freedom from phobias with our personalized approach. Ready to live a fear-free life? Visit us at Renew Life Hypnosis..
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
This conference will delve into the intricate intersections between mental health, legal frameworks, and the prison system in Bolivia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by mental health professionals working within the legislative and correctional landscapes. Topics of discussion will include the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among the incarcerated population, the effectiveness of existing mental health policies and legislation, and potential reforms to enhance the mental health support system within prisons.
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
3. Answering the hard
questions
Interoperability
Identity
Scalability
Privacy / Security
Upgradability
Evolution from blockchains to Distributed Ledgers
Altcoin Rush
Meta Protocols,
Colored Coins, and
Tokenization
Corda
prototype
“M0”
2009 TODAY
Bitcoin
Release
R3 platform
experimentation
Hyperledger
Project
Linux Open Source
2015
R3 Consortium
begins
Corda open
sourced
Corda V1
4. The dirty secret of the industry is that public “blockchain” technology doesn’t work for industry:
▪ Proof of Work isn’t sustainable / burns tons of electricity
▪ Blockchains are typically controlled by organizations from one country
▪ Probabilistic settlement finality only (forking)
▪ State-of-the-art smart contracts are 3x more buggy1 than average software and programming
them is hard:
- Remember. They will have to support billions of dollars of value!
- DAO attack is case in point (Ethereum)
▪ Doesn’t satisfy financial services non-functional requirements
- Privacy, scalability, etc.
We have to fix all of the above to make this useful for Financial Services.
1. http://vessenes.com/ethereum-contracts-are-going-to-be-candy-for-hackers/
“Blockchain” – The Dirty Secret
5. Why? What problem are we trying to solve?
Source: www.bitsonblocks.net
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies The blockchain bifurcation Industry Workflow Tools
Purpose
A purely p2p version of electronic cash
[which] would allow online payments to be
sent directly from one party to another
without going through a financial
institution.
Maintain and improve on successful
competitive position by keeping customers
happy, increasing revenues, reducing costs,
becoming more efficient.
Problem statement
How do we use technology to create a
financially inclusive system that anyone
can participate in?
How do we use technology to add
shareholder value
Solution Open, decentralised payment networks Private data/sharing networks
Innovation Disruptive Efficiency
7. Ledgers
Distributed Ledgers
Blockchains
Cryptocurrencies
A guide to terminology: Hierarchies
Public
Permissioned
Private
Permissioned
Other frequently used terms:
• Permissioned / Private
• Permissionless / Public
There are nuances and major
differences between these
categories
8. Distributed ledgers
▪ Records of agreement(consensus),
▪ with a secure (cryptographic)
audit trail,
▪ maintained and validated by
several separate computers
(network nodes).
Consensus
Agreement mechanisms
evaluate information
provided by participants to
ensure consent among all
relevant parties in an entry
Visibility
▪ When a transaction is added to the ledger, the network is almost-instantly
privy to this new version
▪ Distributed ledgers leave behind a cryptographically assured audit trail and
timestamp
▪ All parties in the network keep a copy of their view of the ledger
How it works?
11. Use Cases Leveraging DLT
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Regulators
• Cross Border Payments
• Anti-Money Laundering /
Know Your Client
• Derivatives Clearing
• Repo Clearing
• Trade Reconciliations
• FX Settlement
• Loan Settlement
• Collateral Management
• Client Onboarding
• Intracompany Settlement
• Normalize Reference Data
• Timestamping
• Account Portability
• Broker Fraud Identification
• Securities Agreements as
Smart Contracts
• Crowdfunding
• Virtual Identity
• Credit Scoring
• Cross Border Remittance
• Vault/Escrow Services
• Customer Deposit Cost
• Peer-to-Peer Lending
• Anti-Money Laundering /
Know Your Client
• Compliance Reporting
• Risk Visualization
• Basel III Compliance
• Client Fund Transparency
• Trade Reporting
Financial Institutions IndividualsOperations
Four of the high-
potential FI use
cases could
alone generate
$60-80bn in cost
savings
Source: McKinsey 2016 Findings From Research Into Distributed Ledger Technology
12. Healthcare: a sample of the marketplace
• PokitDok has built DokChain, a distributed network of transaction processors
operating on financial and clinical data across the healthcare industry.
• Tierion has tried to do something similar with Philips and clinical data.
• The Hyperledger Healthcare Work Group identifies opportunities for open source
software development projects to host on Hyperledger-related platforms within its
100+ member consortium
• Hashed Health has a consortium which forms working groups to develop networks
focused on specific healthcare uses and provides services such as network product
management, development, regulatory guidance and technology support. Change
Healthcare (from Nashville) is a member.
• The GemOS enterprise platform for healthcare allows all stakeholders secure access
to shareable data with the right permissions. The platform is in compliance with
HIPAA, streamlining communication along the continuum of care.
13. Note: it is strongly recommended you consult with securities and
payments attorneys before doing any type of ICO
14. Digital assets, coins, and ICOs
• High level: the ledger tracks the balances for a native coin (i.e., bitcoin)
• The ledger can also track other coin balances
• Initial Coin Offering
• Creating a new coin on top of an existing blockchain is "easy and free"
(probably not “free” after hiring legal specialists)
• Can offer the new coin for sale in exchange for other coins such as
bitcoin
• A potential way to raise funding because existing coins such as bitcoin
are exchangeable for USD
15. Strawman: how to raise funds with an ICO
• Assemble a team and promote it on a website
• Publish a white paper describing the use case for the new coin
• Hire legal and accounting firms to help set up proper entities
• Publish the fund-raising timeline
• Market the website and new coin
• Sell initial coins in a pre-sale to select investors
• (Optional) Build prototype
• Hold public sale of coins, possible in several stages, and hope to raise
millions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin
16. Large ICOs in 2017
• EOS ~$500m
• Filecoin $257m
• Tezos $232m
• Bancor $153m
• Status $90m