Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal
Abstract
The note argues that blockchain technology holds significant potential for transforming the healthcare industry by enhancing data security and efficiency. However, its integration faces legal challenges due to conflicts with existing healthcare laws, particularly the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the HITECH Act. The note contends that blockchain's decentralized and immutable nature violates key HIPAA requirements, such as data disposal and accountability standards. It advocates for updating these laws to accommodate blockchain technology and ensure compliance, emphasizing the need for legal frameworks to evolve alongside technological advancements.
Disciplines
Banking and Finance Law | Comparative and Foreign Law | Consumer Protection Law | Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Evidence | Internet Law | Law | Science and Technology Law | Torts
Recommended Citation
Victor Wang,
Blockchain, the Superhero that the Healthcare Industry Needs,
40
Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J.
793
(2023).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoaelj/vol40/iss3/8
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