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Why is Physician Credentialing So Broken? with Dr. Leah Houston


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In this episode of the medDesign Podcast, we tackle the hidden $5 billion problem plaguing the healthcare industry: inefficient physician credentialing. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Leah Houston, an emergency room physician and blockchain innovator, to uncover how her groundbreaking solutions, Evercred and HPEC (Humanitarian Physicians Empowerment Community), are revolutionizing the way doctors manage their credentials and interact with the healthcare system.

Key Topics Covered:
The Credentialing Nightmare: Discover the shocking inefficiencies and administrative burdens faced by physicians in the current credentialing process.
Blockchain to the Rescue: Learn how Evercred leverages blockchain technology to streamline credentialing, saving doctors time and money.
Empowering Physicians: Explore how HPEC, a physician-led DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), is giving doctors greater autonomy and control over their practice.
The Future of Healthcare: Get a glimpse into Dr. Houston's vision for a more efficient, patient-centric healthcare system built on blockchain.
Who's the episode for?
For Physicians: Discover how Evercred and HPEC can simplify your life, reduce administrative burdens, and give you more control over your career.
For Healthcare Administrators: Learn about innovative solutions that can save your organization time and money while improving patient care.
For Blockchain Enthusiasts: Explore a real-world application of blockchain technology with the potential to disrupt a massive industry.
For Anyone Interested in Healthcare: Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing the healthcare industry and the innovative solutions being developed to address them.
Don't miss this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Leah Houston as she shares her passion for empowering physicians and transforming the healthcare industry. Watch now and discover the future of healthcare!
Connect with Dr. Leah Houston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahhoustonmd/
Evercred: https://www.evercred.com/
HPEC: https://www.hpec.io/
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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Houston: A Unique Journey
00:29 Choosing Emergency Medicine: A Personal Story
01:57 Early Adoption of Crypto: A Doctor's Perspective
03:52 Blockchain in Healthcare: The Vision
05:00 Credentialing and Decentralized Identity
06:40 Challenges and Innovations in Healthcare Systems
12:25 The Future of Doctor's DAO
15:24 Blockchain Technology and Healthcare: Risks and Benefits
17:40 Credentialing Costs and Administrative Burdens
18:53 Technical Aspects of Hosting a DAO
20:16 Exploring Interoperability in Blockchain
20:37 Introduction to Doximity and HPEC
21:38 The Advantages of Blockchain Over Web 2.0
23:30 Challenges Faced by Doctors in the Current System
24:09 The Future of Decentralized Identity in Healthcare
24:41 Regulatory Changes and Their Impact
26:39 Adoption and Implementation of New Technologies
29:41 Empowering Physicians Through DAOs
34:12 Overcoming Obstacles and Scaling Up
38:00 Advice for Young Physicians and Future Plans

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