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Health Unchained dives into healthcare projects enabled by blockchain technology. Listen to healthcare leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, researchers, and medical professionals who share their insights and experience.
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In this episode, Julian Brabon, co-founder and CEO of Stability Protocol, discusses the innovative, fee-less, token-less blockchain solution designed with enterprise adoption in mind. Julian explains his transition from the nutraceutical manufacturing industry to blockchain technology due to his belief that current blockchain models, which are heavily tied to native tokens, are not fully realizing their potential. Stability Protocol aims to simplify blockchain usage while maintaining trustlessness and decentralization. He elaborates on various applications, including supply chain verification and validation using smart contracts, and highlights a notable partnership with Singapore's IMDA. The conversation also explores technological underpinnings, consensus mechanisms, and future expansion of validator nodes. Julian concludes with a live demo showcasing the ease of deploying transactions on Stability Protocol and shares insights on decentralized science and his personal habits for maintaining balance.
Disclaimer: Remember, the Health Unchained podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and we are not providing any sort of legal, financial, or medical advice. Please do your own research and due diligence before making any important decisions related to these matters.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Julian's Background and Experience
01:22 The Concept of Stability Protocol
02:52 Challenges and Opportunities in Blockchain
04:15 Building Stability Protocol
06:56 User Experience and Applications
09:46 Validation and Security
14:11 Consensus Mechanisms
20:37 Partnership with Singapore IMDA
22:27 Supply Chain Digitization
26:16 Live Blockchain-ChatGPT Demo Screenshare (Try it yourself! - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-9PQONPxkv-stability-write-to-blockchain)
29:54 Company Focus and Capabilities
31:49 Decentralized Science and Longevity
33:25 Nutraceuticals and Supplements
34:32 Citizen Scientists and Data
36:37 Favorite Projects - GLEIF
40:38 Influential Books and Personal Insights - Read Ulysses Novel by James Joyce
45:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
In this episode, Douglas Heintzman, Chief Catalyst at the Blockchain Research Institute, and Ray Dogum meet to uncover the cutting-edge intersection of AI, blockchain, and personalized medicine in healthcare. With extensive experience at IBM, Doug provides profound insights into AI's transformative role in drug discovery, clinical trials, diagnostics, and mental health therapy. The episodes explore the potentials and challenges of decentralized clinical trials, consent management, and combating drug counterfeiting with blockchain. They also discuss the rise of AI personal health assistants, the ethical implications of AI in healthcare, and the innovative field of electroceuticals. Discover the future of healthcare through the lens of technological convergence, aiming for personalized and efficient medical care.
This conversation was first featured on W3B Talks earlier in February of 2024.
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Diving into AI and Healthcare
04:41 Personalized Medicine and AI
09:23 Challenges in Clinical Trials
18:36 Supply Chain Management in Healthcare
21:04 Blockchain and Drug Counterfeiting
26:16 AI Therapists and Personal Assistants
30:19 Limitations and Ethical Concerns of AI
36:05 Global Datasets and Training AI Models
39:35 Challenges in Healthcare Data Segmentation
45:31 Decentralizing Scientific Research
51:16 AI's Role in Peer Review and Research Integrity
55:07 AI in Primary Healthcare and Ethical Considerations
01:03:59 Predictions for the Next Decade in Healthcare
01:05:32 Outro
Meet attorney Michael Ruggio, a linchpin in the healthcare law industry with over 40 years of extensive experience. From igniting the first False Claims Act cases that shook up healthcare providers, to now guiding them through the digital transformation tide, his role is both pioneering and pivotal. Michael's understanding of the potential of technologies like blockchain and AI to revolutionize healthcare far surpasses the familiar territory. Besides donning the hats of a managing partner at Taylor English and an adjunct professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh, he also serves as a consultant to Congress on the utilization of high technology in federal health programs. His deep-rooted wisdom in healthcare law, paired with his knack for innovation, positions him as a seasoned trailblazer in this fast-evolving landscape.
Discover the potential of blockchain technology in healthcare as Michael Ruggio, JD, uncovers the regulatory challenges it faces. Find out how vested interests and resistance to change hinder progress, leaving the industry at a crossroads.
00:00 Welcome to Health Unchained: Navigating Web 3.0 in Healthcare
02:56 Introducing Mike Ruggio: A Veteran in Healthcare Law
04:08 The Evolution of Healthcare Through Technology
07:13 Blockchain's Role in Transforming Healthcare Post-COVID
10:31 The Intersection of Blockchain, AI, and Healthcare Education
13:45 Smart Contracts and the Future of Legal Frameworks
16:45 The Impact of Blockchain and AI on Patient Care and Data Privacy
36:07 Exploring the VA Blockchain Pilot, Tricare Challenges
38:20 Final Thoughts
We dive into the intricate world of health IT, examining the elusive goal of global interoperability and the dynamic role of blockchain technology. Don Lee sheds light on the innovative strides in biotech, particularly in expediting drug development for rare diseases, while also touching on the critical funding hurdles faced by startups. With a candid reflection on the evolution of healthcare data sharing, exemplified by New York's notable achievements, the conversation pivots to the personal—how a boundless curiosity not only makes for an engaging podcast host but also drives a deeper understanding of technology's impact on healthcare.
Wojciech Sierocki, sheds light on the innovative approaches to data consent and the ethical considerations that shape global data policies. We dug into the intricate balance between patient privacy and the accessibility of medical data. We explore the mission of Data Lake in revolutionizing patient care through data donations, and the potential of such data to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and policy making. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of healthcare, technology, and ethics.
Data Lake Website
Wojciech Sierocki on LinkedIn
In this episode of the Health Unchained Podcast, Ray Dogum interviews Michael Geer, CEO of Humanity, discussing various topics in healthcare and technology. They explore the balance between privacy and data utilization, emphasizing collaborative AI and the social aspect in Web 3.0. They delve into synthetic data, genetic testing, and advancements in wearable technology, as well as the potential of DAOs and data pods in the future. Geer highlights the importance of empowering individuals, inspiring others, and fostering excitement for new ideas to drive technological advancements in healthcare.
Humanity Website
Michael Geer on LinkedIn, Twitter
May 2023 saw hardware wallet manufacturer, Ledger, unveiling its novel service, Ledger Recover, a platform designed for secure seed phrase storage—a necessary component for cryptocurrency recovery. Despite Ledger's assurances of fragmenting and encrypting seed phrases across multiple entities, critics within the crypto community voice concerns over potential security risks, including data theft and privacy breaches linked to the requisite provision of email addresses and phone numbers. Amidst debates on self-custody versus third-party storage and the ever-evolving digital security landscape, Ledger emphasizes its service's optional nature, allowing users to continue managing their recovery phrase independently. This narrative underlines the importance of understanding and navigating digital security in our data-intensive world, where private key loss and third-party key theft are distinct possibilities.
Find a link to Ledger’s Recover FAQ page.
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Join Ray Dogum and Dr. Naseem Naqvi, President of the British Blockchain Association, on this thought-provoking episode of Health Unchained, as they delve into the world of evidence-based Blockchain and the challenges faced by the industry. Dr. Naqvi highlights the importance of defining the problem that Blockchain is trying to solve and providing evidence to back up claims and build products. The concept of peer review is also explored, and its role in evaluating research and providing constructive feedback. In addition, Dr. Naqvi talks about National Blockchain Road Maps and why it's crucial for Blockchain companies to demonstrate evidence of impact in various societal components such as business, government, healthcare, education, and enterprise industries. Tune in to gain valuable insights that will help you navigate the complex world of Blockchain and its potential impact on healthcare.
The News Corner touches on the declining life expectancy in the US and its impact on healthcare costs.
The US faces a serious health disadvantage as life expectancy drops for the second consecutive year and maternal mortality rates reach an all-time high. While the US has higher survival rates for cancer, better control of blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and lower stroke mortality, these achievements aren't enough to offset other problems. Higher child poverty, gun violence, racial segregation, social isolation, and poor city design are some of the factors contributing to this health disparity. The US's shorter life expectancy is estimated to cost the country $100 billion annually in extra healthcare costs. The reasons for the decline in life expectancy can't be ascribed only to the COVID-19 outbreak, as the US faces significant challenges that need to be addressed by policymakers.
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In this episode of Health Unchained, host Ray Dogum speaks with Ian Kazi Shakil, co-founder of Augmedix, about the company's mission to reduce the documentation burden for healthcare providers through the use of AI technology. They also discuss the potential uses of blockchain and augmented reality in healthcare, as well as how Augmedix is helping to improve patient care and reduce provider burnout.
In recent news, Southern Türkiye and bordering Northern Syria were hit by devastating earthquakes on February 6, 2023. The death toll is currently over 46,000 people with many still missing under the rubble. The disaster has caused destruction to 264,000 apartments, leaving many survivors to rebuild their lives elsewhere. As a result, many humanitarian-related issues have come to light during this tragic event.
As someone with close family ties to the region, this disaster hits particularly close to home. The loss of so many loved ones in a single week is a tragedy that words cannot adequately describe. The survivors are faced with the daunting task of rebuilding their lives and homes from the ground up. The Health Unchained Podcast sends their condolences to those affected by this disaster and thanks all supporters who have come together to help those in need.
In February 2023, Ray Dogum joined the Vibe Bio team to help activate patient and drug development communities and accelerate research.
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In this episode of Health Unchained, Ray explores functional wellness and the journey to achieving it with Michelle Martin, founder and CEO of Maka Health. Michelle shares how to use of web3 technologies in the health industry and how her company, Maka, is making a positive impact. The conversation covers Michelle's involvement with the Creative Destruction Lab in Toronto, the benefits of decentralized protocols, and the application of game theory and peer-to-peer engagement in the field of health. Listen in as Michelle shares her insights and thoughts on the current state and future of functional wellness.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:43 - Michelle Martin background
00:03:59 - Art marketplaces and web3
00:06:40 - Creative Destruction Lab in Toronto
00:08:07 - Blockchain/Healthcare Niche
00:10:16 - Genetics and labs, and how they can help you achieve optimal health and a longer life.
00:13:51 - Health tokenization and the potential of this untapped market.
00:15:18 - Explore the creation of a robust platform for functional medicine, similar to the success of Uber in the transportation industry.
00:18:16 - Health Unchained News Corner
00:21:20 - Michelle Martin shares her thoughts on the evolution of wellness culture and its impact on healthcare.
00:25:23 - Dive into the complicated world of legalizing psychedelics in the US and understand the implications it has on society.
00:28:14 - Navigate the gray scale of chronic illness and understand the importance of consent and control in healthcare.
00:30:31 - Discover the challenge of achieving dignity in a transparent world and the role technology plays in healthcare.
00:32:55 - Learn about the year of community and how patients and peers are driving market health through engagement and technology.
00:35:03 - Technology is bringing together crowds to reach consensus on healthcare governance and user feedback.
00:37:18 - Healthcare governance and user feedback, and learn how they are shaping the future of healthcare.
00:41:19 - Importance of supporting clients with functional medicine practitioners and how it can improve health outcomes.
00:44:16 - Democratizing real estate ownership and the potential it holds for the future
This news corner is about decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and their legal status. Currently, DAOs have no legal status in most jurisdictions, but some lawyers are optimistic about the concept as a movement for the modernization of the corporate world. The Howey Test is not used by the Cayman and British Virgin Islands legal system, which is seen as a favorable jurisdiction for DAOs to operate. However, if a DAO is not wrapped into a corporate shell, it could be viewed as a general partnership and individuals involved could be held liable for the actions of the DAO. Despite the challenges, many lawyers are optimistic about the future of DAOs as a new way of organizing businesses.
https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/legal-dangers-getting-involved-daos/
In this episode of Health Unchained, we welcome Alexandre Lebrun, co-founder and CEO of Nabla, a French health tech startup. Alexandre discusses his professional journey and how he became enamored with the idea of training machines to communicate with humans. He also delves into how Nabla utilizes AI-powered patient engagement tools to assist healthcare providers. Additionally, Alexandre offers his insights on telehealth, AI, and blockchain, as well as the regulatory compliance challenges related to machine learning in healthcare. He also shares information about the investors supporting Nabla and their dedication to open-source development. Lastly, he encourages all to consider joining the healthcare industry and making a positive impact.
00:00:00 Exploring Blockchain in Healthcare: An Interview with Alexandre Lebrun of Nabla
00:02:28 Introducing Alexandre Lebrun, Co-Founder and CEO of Nabla Health Tech Startup
00:04:48 GPT-3 and its Impact on Natural Language Processing
00:06:04 Examining Healthcare Solutions through Telehealth and Chat
00:11:47 AI-Based Medical Assistance to Reduce Documentation Burden for Physicians
00:15:09 Blockchain Technology: Not Quite Ready, but Progressing
00:16:33 Open-Sourcing for Healthcare Transparency: Preparing for the Future
00:19:40 Regulatory Challenges for Startups in Europe
00:21:21 Deciding Between French and International Markets for Healthcare Startups
00:22:29 Challenges in Obtaining Machine Learning Certification
00:24:43 Engineers Striving for "Good Enough" Solutions
00:26:13 Balancing Regulatory Compliance and Technological Innovation
00:31:07 Medical Assistance API to be Deployed on a Larger Scale
00:32:19 Health Unchained News Corner
00:35:51 The Rewards of Healthcare: A Call to Action
Book mentioned: Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar
The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have issued a warning to healthcare IT leaders about the growing threat of Cuba ransomware. The number of U.S. entities targeted by this ransomware has doubled since December 2021 and the tactics used by attackers have become more sophisticated. The advisory notes that Cuba ransomware actors are gaining access to healthcare and other critical infrastructure systems through known software vulnerabilities, phishing campaigns, compromised credentials, and remote desktop protocol tools. Furthermore, these actors are using "double extortion" techniques in which they encrypt victim data, demand a ransom payment to decrypt it, and threaten to publicly release the data if the ransom is not paid.
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa22-335a
In this episode, Michael Fischer, the founder of DB DAO, discusses the role of databases in Web3 and how they can be used improve scientific research and tokenize scientific articles.
Fischer also shares his own experience with medical conditions and his thoughts on the healthcare industry. Fischer has a PhD in computer science from Stanford University, where he studied natural language processing and AI.. He is co-author of the book "Regulating AI" and leads the DeSci NYC community.
00:00:00 - Exploring Blockchain Technology: A Stanford Graduate's Journey
00:00:38 - Introduction to Health Unchained Episode 109 with Michael Fischer
00:06:14 - Alternative Peer Review System Using Tokens
00:08:46 - Building A Community Around DeSci
00:13:43 - Building An Open Database Team For Data Preservation
00:19:40 - Exploring Decentralized Database Governance And Data Ecosystems
00:20:26 - Creating A Mission For A Database: Aligning People Towards A Common Goal
00:21:48 - Creating A Governance Structure For Data Collection And Rejection
00:26:06 - Exploring Corporate Governance Structures In Multi-sig Protocols
00:32:51 - Interoperability Of Web Three With Web Two Applications For User Benefits
00:35:39 - Scouts Earn Rewards For Contributing Data To Database
00:38:53 - The Benefits And Risks Of AI-powered Content Curation
00:42:07 - Data Generation And Web Three Tooling
00:48:01 - Using Zero Knowledge Technology To Create A Web Three Database For Data Science Queries
00:49:35 - Reducing Reliance With ZK And DLT Protocols
00:50:38 - Health Unchained News Corner
00:51:46 - GPT-3: AI-enabled Chat Applications Reaching New Heights
00:54:54 - Effects Of Injury And Medical Conditions On Health Care Industry
00:58:49 - Structuring Data To Improve Patient Communities
Google Research and DeepMind have created MedPaLM, an open-source large language model that can answer medical questions. It combines HealthSearchQA, a new dataset of medical questions, with six existing datasets covering professional medical exams, research, and consumer queries. The model was developed on PaLM (Pathways Learning Model), a 540 billion parameter large language model, and is intended for use by both medical professionals and non-professionals. The developers of MedPaLM are considering using blockchain technology to secure the data input and generated by the model. They hope that the tool will be successfully used in practice with real patients.
Joshua Bate and Jelani Clarke, PhD, leaders of the DeSci World Project, discuss decentralized science initiatives and their potential to revolutionize the way science works.
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00:00:00 Exploring Blockchain in Health and Life Sciences
00:02:44 Introducing Joshua & Jelani: Growing DeSci in the Blockchain Space
00:04:57 Exploring the Potential of Blockchain for Social Good: A Journey with Decentralized Finance
00:08:36 DeSci World Helps Newcomers Navigate the Crypto Space
00:10:48 Sacrificial Lambs: The Case of Julian Assange
00:15:27 Web 2.0 and Web 3.0: The Rise of the Hybrid Web
00:25:25 More Scientists Needed to Reduce Volatility in DeSci Space
00:32:36 Calibrations Necessary to Account for External Forces in Machine Learning
00:33:38 Exploring Web3 Primitives with Design Nodes: A Scientific Perspective
00:41:50 Exploring the Pros and Cons of the DeSci World Ecosystem Project's Move Towards Becoming a DAO
00:49:47 Scientists and Regular Individuals Reap Benefits from DeSci
00:55:02 DeSci World Becomes a Nexus of Community
00:57:08 HU News Corner – Discussing ChatGPT
01:02:57 Transitioning to Calisthenics: A Daily Routine
This is an update on the use of OpenAI's chat GPT technology, which is a deep learning tool that produces human-like text based on a given prompt. The technology has been well-received, attracting over a million users within five days of its release. It has a wide range of capabilities, including the ability to write software code and formulate responses to prompts. In the healthcare industry, chat GPT can potentially be used to streamline communications and train personnel, as well as to retrieve information about drugs, symptoms, and clinical trials when integrated with layers of medical validation. Currently, there is no component of blockchain being used in chat GPT, but the technology has the potential to change society's expectations and may be improved and used in new applications in the future. The fact that it was made available to the public for free is a step towards fair distribution of technology. The host of the show invites listeners to share their experiences with chat GPT and ideas for its use in the Health Unchained Telegram channel.
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In today's episode, host Ray Dogum sits down with guests Dan Fritz and Marco Cuomo. Marco is an Applied Technology Innovation Manager with a passion for exploring and implementing new technologies such as blockchain and API Management. Dan is a Supply Chain Domain Architect at Novartis, where he is responsible for the architecture vision and selection of emerging technologies that will transform the business.
Tune in to hear the trio discuss how blockchain will transform healthcare by driving patient safety, reliable product traceability, and aiding the fight against counterfeiting.
In the News Corner, Ray shares why crypto companies sponsoring major sporting events is not a good enough reason for investors to trust them.
01:00 Introduction
03:16 PharmaLedger Leaders Discuss The Transition From PharmaLedger Consortium to PharmaLedger Association
08:21 Partners Unite To Accelerate Medical Innovation In Health Care
10:07 Industry Consortium Kicks Off Project After Two Years Of Planning
11:34 Creating a Digital Trust Ecosystem In the Healthcare Industry
13:35 Blockchain Technology Enables Win-win Solutions For Partners In Digital Trust Ecosystems
14:55 Building An Infrastructure For The Healthcare Industry: A Step Towards A Unified Blockchain Network
17:56 Testing The Flexibility Of Electronic Product Information: Switching From Ethereum To Hyperledger
22:05 Pandemic Accelerates Digital Transformation With Self Sovereign Identity Solutions
25:25 Clinical Trial Investigators Streamline Supply Chain Process For Business Benefits
27:39 Blockchain Revolutionizes Pharmaceutical Supply Chain To Combat Counterfeiting
29:59 Creating Value For Members And Users: Experiences From Test Pilots And User Research through electronic product information
34:34 Technology Ready For Implementation In Healthcare, But Regulatory Checks Remain
38:10 Ensuring Privacy: Is Your Medical Data Safe?
39:33 Four Nodes Required For Go Quorum Consensus Protocol
40:56 Pharma Companies Establish Trust Through Hybrid Blockchain Network
42:20 Blockchain Technology To Increase Transparency In Pharmaceutical Companies
43:39 PharmaLedger Association In Switzerland Adopts Traditional Structure, Forgoes Cryptocurrency and Tokens
47:44 Health Unchained News Corner
51:09 What to expect from the future of AI
53:20 Parting thoughts
Crypto.com, Algorand, Budverse, and other crypto companies are sponsoring the World Cup 2022. Be weary of crypto companies sponsoring popular sporting events and stadiums. As an example, FTX’s sponsorship with the Miami arena (among many other sponsorships) initially brought credibility to the now-fallen exchange. Let’s not take these other crypto sponsorships as validation that they are trustworthy, safe, or sustainable. Maybe they are, but as many in the industry will tell you, not your keys, not your coins. If you have any crypto on centralized exchanges, just be careful and consider moving to a hardware wallet.
https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2022/11/20/fifa-world-cup-official-sponsors-crypto-com/
https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/2022/11/16/world-cup-2022-web3-guide/
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IT advancement and data analytics have long been a struggle in healthcare – many have tried to drive technological advancement in the space, but very little has changed. So are NFTs, DAOs, and Web3 the answer we’ve all been waiting for?
In today's episode, Ray Dogum talks to Shina Yamamoto, PhD, a serial entrepreneur, clinical research innovation professor, and founder of Link and Innovation, Inc. which focuses on helping entrepreneurs reach their potential. We discuss DAOs for business incubation, the future of decentralized clinical trials, and the state of Japan's Web3 ecosystem.
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Getting to know Shinya Yamamoto
02:50 Shinya's journey to becoming a leader in the innovation space
04:02 What Shinya's company Link & Innovation, Inc is all about
05:51 The idea behind the DICT business incubator
07:46 Difference between Japanese and global entrepreneurs
08:18 Shinya's business leadership experience
09:25 DAO and Web3 in healthcare
12:25 Why identity is a huge thing in Web3
13:45 Why are DAOs so important for the future of business?
15:30 DAO management best practices
16:35 The biggest barriers to blockchain adoption in healthcare
17:37 Why more people need to be educated on NFTs and Blockchain
19:30 Why Shinya believes tokenomics is the future
20:23 The Singularity is near: Will we achieve mind uploading by 2045?
22:18 Parting thoughts
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/11/09/the-collapse-of-the-ftx-empire/
On November 8, FTX halted it’s non-fiat customer withdrawals, which obviously sent its customers into a panic. After the $8B shortfall in it’s accounting, FTX was forced to file for bankruptcy.
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Ray Dogum is joined by Mike Sinn and Mike Elias. Mike Sinn is a Software Engineer at CureDAO, a collaborative framework for precision health of the future. CureDAO is creating an open-source platform to determine the effects of millions of factors on human health. Mike Elias, on the other hand, is the founder of Ideamarket, a platform that builds credibility infrastructure without relying on legacy media or academia.
The Mikes come together to talk about decentralized science, credibility on the internet, and how we can ensure the future of science is led by people who actually know what they’re doing.
00:00 Introduction
03:45 Getting to know Mike Sinn
06:50 Who is Mike Elias and how Ideamarket works?
08:36 The future of healthcare data
10:47 Getting the most out of medical data
12:08 Reasons healthcare data is unique and difficult to capture
14:27 Data ownership and privacy in a Web3 world
17:33 Advancing medical research by aggregating pieces of information
19:24 CureDAO’s source of data and information
20:36 Differentiating medical facts from opinions on CureDAO
23:31 Trust and credibility in web-based health information
25:30 Why people have a genuine interest in uncovering truths
29:42 The Wisdom of Crowds
34:10 Tokenomics and monetization on Ideamarket’s platform
38:57 Understanding CureDAO’s token economy
43:42 Company cultures at CureDAO and Ideamarket
47:24 How to get in touch with Mike Sinn and Mike Elias
48:50 Fun closing questions
54:10 Parting thoughts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States_in_2022
https://apnews.com/article/health-dallas-shootings-588b62b3e2420075247482b2e31c1b14
According to a Wikipedia list, as of October 25, 2022, there have been 582 mass shootings, with 604 individuals killed (including the shooters). A total of 2380 people have been wounded (including the shooters). This year has been a record year for mass shootings in America and it does not seem to be getting any better. Although many attribute shooter motive to serious mental illness, studies have shown personal issues such as a combination of acute life stressors, anger, and nihilism contribute to a shooter’s motive. Gun policies and the criminal justice system, in general, are also factors that play a part in the probability of mass shootings.
Although this news corner doesn’t have anything to do with blockchain technology, it has everything to do with social stability, security, and human nature. It’s unlikely that we’ll ever end all violence in our world, but we should be addressing and studying some of the root causes of violence by educating children about the importance of community safety, gun safety, and human morality. Open Public policy and local education regarding gun control can be tools to help mitigate future tragedies and increase trust in our communities.
Laura Minquini is an entrepreneur and creator of AthenaDAO, a collective leveraging blockchain and crypto to fund women’s reproductive health. AthenaDAO’s goal is to reduce the funding gap in research and access to reproductive health by funding research, drug development programs, and innovations. Laura shares with Ray why communities like AthenaDAO are so important and why many women’s reproductive conditions are not well funded.
California allows vital records on blockchain
Riverside County pilot blockchain for vital records project
That’s right, California has signed into law a regulatory bill that instructs county records offices to allow the use of blockchain technology and verifiable credentials.
Mauro Frota is a master martial arts coach in Lisbon, Portugal, who has taken on a new venture as CEO of the world’s first boxing bag with a brain. With over 22 years experience in the fitness industry, Mauro is finally here to revolutionize the fitness industry in the best way possible. In this episode, Mauro shares with us the concept of BHOUT–a new product that takes fitness and gaming all in one.
https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-smart-hospitals-2023
https://finance.yahoo.com/triall-advance-blockchain-technology-clinical-070000007.html
The Mayo Clinic, which was just listed as the #1 best smart hospital in the world, according to Newsweek journal, has recently announced that it will onboard a blockchain-integrated platform called Triall for a two-year multicenter pulmonary arterial hypertension trial that includes 10 research sites and more than 500 patients. The goal is to ensure end-to-end clinical data integrity for clinical trials – from the initial startup to post-study evaluations by using Triall’s Veritable Proof API.
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John Hatchell is the CEO and founder of TYDEi Health, a cost-effective platform that aims to provide vendor partners for participation, opportunities for advanced methods, and overall growth to healthcare facilities through the use of blockchain technology. In this episode, John shares the history of his deep inclination for blockchain, how TYDEi health came to be, and its visions for the future. Discussing the challenges of the healthcare industry, John also shares the realm of possibilities TYDEi platforms and concepts alike can do to make healthcare easy, convenient, and efficient.
TYDEi Health - Healthcare Together
Daml - open source Smart Contract and DLT Programming
https://gov.vitadao.com/t/vdp-54-1-expression-of-interest-pfizer-ventures/832
https://longevity.technology/news/pfizer-invests-500k-in-vitadao-to-accelerate-longevity-rd/
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Kyle Culver is the co-founder of Synaptic Health Alliance, an alliance of different health leaders sharing one common goal–to make create a trusted provider directory for the industry. Using the functions of blockchain technology, Synaptic Health Alliance aims to solve the problem of inaccurate provider information in health plan databases. In this episode, Kyle Culver discusses what started Synaptic Health Alliance, where it is now, and where it’s projected to go.
https://apnews.com/article/inflation-biden-covid-health-care-costs-8758c06e78dc33a9e472bff6517bdb85
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/19/us/politics/fact-check-health-claims-inflation-reduction-act.html
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/inflation-reduction-act/
On August 16, 2022, US president Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, enacting some of the biggest changes to US Healthcare since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010.
Kaleido: Enterprise-Grade Blockchain & Digital Asset Platform
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Optum - Health Services Innovation Company
MultiPlan – Delivering affordability, efficiency and fairness to the US healthcare system.
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Savva Kerdemelidis is the CEO and Founder of Crowd Funded Cures (CFC), a non-profit initiative funded by the Prize Charitable Trust. Aiming to renovate the broken system of medical innovation, CFC creates an open source incentivization of clinical trials for off-patent drugs. In this episode, Savva Kerdemelidis, along with Nicholas Fiorenza, CFC’s Head of Business Development & Operations, talk about the main market failures of the medical patent system and how Crowd Funded Cures addresses these failures in ways that ultimately transform how traditional science is done.
UNOS transplant network depends on out-of-date technology - The Washington Post
In a recent exclusive story by the Washington Post, investigators reveal that the entire organ transportation and IT infrastructure needs a major overhaul. In January of 2021, theWhite House’s U.S. Digital Service recommended that the government “break up the current monopoly” that oversees what is formally known as the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network.
That monopoly the United Network for Organ Sharing, the nonprofit agency that operates the transplant system, has held for 36 years and worth more than $200million, funded mainly by fees patients pay to be listed for transplants. It is a complex collection of about 250 transplant-performing hospitals; 57 government-chartered nonprofits that collect organs in their regions; labs that test organs for compatibility and disease; and other auxiliary services.
The mechanics of the entire transplant system must be overhauled, the review concluded, citing aged software, periodic system failures, mistakes in programming and over reliance on manual input of data.
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Vincent Weisser is the Chief Product at Molecule, an open platform that connects decentralized science research to funding. Molecule is creating collaborative marketplaces, where stakeholders in drug development can work together to expedite the process of medical research. On this episode, Vincent shares how they connect leading researchers to funding by giving ownership of the intellectual property and its development to individuals as opposed to only institutions - making it a liquid and easily investable asset.
Ep. 81: Federated Learning with DLT - Mathieu Galtier (CPO Owkin) | Health Unchained
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
Confronting 21st-century monkeypox (science.org)
More than 12,556 monkeypox cases and three deaths have been reported in 68 countries since early May, and will continue to rise.
According to a recent Science magazine editorial, Epidemiologic investigations indicate that the predominant mode of transmission is through skin-to-skin and sexual contact, not contact with contaminated clothing or bed linens. Although respiratory droplet transmission might occur, there is no evidence of airborne transmission as there is with COVID-19. Symptoms usually start within three weeks of exposure to the monkeypox virus with symptoms lasting 2 to 4 weeks.
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Anthony Diaz is modernizing global health engagement with his health-to-earn startup Health Hero, Inc. On this episode, Anthony shares with Ray how he plans to use gamification to improve people’s health while also being a monetary asset that can finance their core needs. He details how his company is creating a platform that rewards individuals for engaging in their health and also how he plans to make telehealth more fun.
Recently a company called Molecule announced it raised $12.7M in seed funding to build the future of decentralized science. The investment was led by Northpond Ventures and includes over a dozen other major funders. The company has close partnerships with VitaDAO and other leading DeSci groups.
Specifically, Molecule is first focusing on fundraising and resourcing for research projects and issuing IP-NFTs to secure the IP assets in the blockchain marketplace. The team has over 22 members distributed around the world and is passionate about making DeSci a reality.
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Jordon Ritchie is helping patients use personal health information to improve their health outcomes with health technology. He’s currently the CEO at AiMedica, a software company on a mission to simplify healthcare data. Jordon shares why he felt called to serve the healthcare industry by not being a doctor and also explains how AiMedica plans to tackle the seemingly insurmountable challenge of healthcare data and privacy. Listen in for a great interview with Ray and Jordon!
On June 24, 2022, the majority of the U.S. Supreme Court voted to abolish the constitutional right to abortion. The 6-3 majority decision overturned the landmark ruling of the 1973, Roe V. Wade, which generally protected a pregnant woman’s right to choose to have an abortion. This decision is expected to have negative cascading effects across the U.S. healthcare system.
Jorden Woods and Radhika Iyengar-Emens are enterprise blockchain experts enabling executives and entrepreneurs to benefit from integrating blockchain technologies into their business. They share their experience pioneering enterprise blockchain and why businesses will be the ones to fuel early adoption of these technologies. Ray, Jorden, and Radhika also discuss NFTs and the metaverse being such a big adoption driver for Web3 technologies.
Oracle Completes Acquisition of Cerner
There’s been a major shift in the electronic medical record space, Oracle has finalized its acquisition of a major EMR company called Cerner for a whopping $28.3B. The intent to acquire Cerner was announced by Oracle towards the end of 2021, and since the companies have completed the necessary federal Anti-trust review by the Federal Trade commission and the justice Department. There was no mention of using blockchain, NFTs, or web3 technologies in their tech stack. I wonder when or if hospitals and clinics that are using Cerner will be affected by acquisition. I’m not convinced that making hands-free voice technology the primary interface for clinicians is the best approach to improving the overall clinical experience. I hope this consolidation is a net-positive for patients and doctors, not just a way for Oracle to take a piece of the healthcare market.
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Talisha Shine is bridging the gap between the blockchain and BIPOC communities. She is a leader in the blockchain consulting space and recognized among the top 100 black leaders in blockchain. She has a unique set of experiences in both the healthcare and blockchain industries, and she shares why it’s important for members of the black community to be involved in Web 3.0.
https://www.statnews.com/2022/05/23/hipaa-patient-ge-data-privacy-profit/
According to a STAT News investigation published recently, multiple companies were involved in this complex web of transactions that turned patient data into lucrative business deals. Quintiles, now known as IQVIA, MedicaLogic, which was purchased by GE in 2002, Veritas Capital, which acquired and then sold GE’s medical records business as part of a larger deal worth $17B were all part of this elaborate unethical use of patient data. Data privacy protections are only as good as the technological policies that can be enforced in the entire healthcare ecosystem. Using blockchain technologies to give patients real ownership of their data can help solve this growing problem in the industry. Our data is not like oil which gets burned and cannot be reused. Our data is an extension of ourselves which can be reused and increases in value as more data is generated. People need to stand up for their right to their data.
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Hadil Es-Sbai is on a mission to make clinical trial data more secure and accessible. His company, Triall, is attempting to revolutionize the clinical trial industry. They’re building an easy and secure way for researchers to conduct trials as well as for participants to stay engaged. Hadil shares why blockchain solutions are a perfect match for an industry like clinical research and how it can make the transition to Web3.
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About the Guest
Resources Mentioned
News Corner
Louisiana sues UnitedHealthcare, OptumRx for alleged Medicaid drug overcharging - https://digitalhealth.modernhealthcare.com/technology/louisiana-sues-unitedhealthcare-optumrx-alleged-medicaid-drug-overcharging
Hyperledger - Healthcare Special Interest Group Meetings
https://wiki.hyperledger.org/display/HCSIG/HC-SIG+General+Meetings
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Everardo Barojas, PhD, founder of Prescrypto, is revolutionizing electronic prescriptions in Latin America. Since 2017, Prescrypto has been working to bring prescriptions into the modern age by providing reliable, secure prescriptions that are written and verified using blockchain technology. Everardo shares how this transition can benefit the doctors, the patients, and the industry as a whole. We also discuss Everardo’s journey building a Web3 company in Latin America and the advantages and challenges that come along with it.
Topics Covered:
- How Prescrypto helps doctors to write and fulfill prescriptions on the blockchain
- The business model Prescrypto is making possible by minting prescriptions on the blockchain
- How Prescrypto has been able to mint over 650,000 prescription NFTs on the blockchain
- The blockchain Prescrypto runs on (Rexchain) and the differences between that and Bitcoin
- How Prescrypto was able to raise capital and structure their organization
- What Everardo does to stay healthy and improve his entrepreneurial skills
Connect with the Guest
Twitter: twitter.com/e_barojas
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/everardo-barojas
Website: www.prescrypto.com/
Resources Mentioned
-Ep. 48: Private, Personal DNA Exploration - Daniel Uribe (CEO Genobank)](healthunchained.org/ep-48-private-p…be-ceo-genobank)
-Rexchain(www.rexchain.io/)
-Jim Clark(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_H._Clark)
News Corner
www.theverge.com/2022/3/29/230016…on-defi-hack-nft
Ronin Blockchain and Axie Infinity operator Sky Mavis revealed a breach on March 29th and froze transactions on the Ronin bridge, which allows depositing and withdrawing funds from the company’s blockchain. $625 million worth of cryptocurrency that was stolen from Ronin, the blockchain underlying popular crypto game Axie Infinity. The operator, Sky Mavis says it’s working with law enforcement to recover 173,600 Ethereum (currently worth around $600 million) and 25.5 million USDC from the culprit, who withdrew it from the network on March 23rd.
Although this breach isn’t related to healthcare data, the healthcare web 3 industry should take note of the security failures that allowed the hacker to steal such a large sum of money.
Moral of the story - Decentralization matters for network security. Having more nodes on the network may have made it more difficult to full gain access. Also, it highlights the reliance on law enforcement for helping to track down the hacker.
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Georgina Kyriakoudes, CEO of DCentric Health, is paving the way for patients to be
able to take control of their data. DCentric is the creator of Aria, an app designed to
make accessing medical records quick and easy while giving patients the ownership
and privacy that comes with blockchain technology. Georgina explains why blockchain
technologies are actually built for compliance. She also discusses why the accessibility
of patient data is important for the future of the health industry.
accounting firm and doing her graduate thesis on medical data and blockchain.
compliant with new privacy regulations.
and providers that provides privacy and accessibility.
LinkedIn: Georgina Kyriakoudes
Federal Public Health Laws Supporting Data Use and Sharing
Researchers generate the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome --
The Human genome project was an international scientific research project with the
goal of determining the base pairs that make up human DNA and physically and
functionally mapping all the genes of the human genome. It was formally launched in
1990 and declared complete on April 14, 2003 but only included 85-92% of the genome.
Over the last 20 years, scientists and researchers have developed better laboratory
tools, computational methods and strategic approaches to decipher the complex
sequence.
In early 2022, the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome, two decades
after the Human Genome Project produced the first draft human genome sequence.
According to researchers, having a complete, gap-free sequence of the roughly 3 billion
bases (or "letters") in our DNA is critical for understanding the full spectrum of human
genomic variation and for understanding the genetic contributions to certain diseases.
According to consortium co-chair Adam Phillippy, Ph.D., whose research group at
NHGRI led the finishing effort, sequencing a person's entire genome should get less
expensive and more straightforward in the coming years.
This milestone marks a new era for breakthrough medical treatments and overall
improved understanding of how the human body works. Given all the potential, I hope
scientists and doctors will consider the importance of bioethics and data privacy when
drafting new protocols for sequencing patients’ whole genomes. Web3 technologies,
blockchain, and privacy preserving solutions can recreate the way health data is owned,
managed, and shared. What more identifying data do we have than our individual whole
genome sequence? It is literally the blueprint of our existence and we should leverage it
to help research but not sacrifice our individual privacy and agency along the way. What
do you think?
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Chris Were, CEO of Verida, talks about the developers’ tools needed to bridge web2 programmers to web3. We also talk about the challenges and opportunities he has with his web3 startup. Living in Australia, Chris shared his perspective of how Australia has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Website: https://www.verida.io/
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Show Notes
Web3 Hackathon - https://web3.ethglobal.com/
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