BHTY 2026 Healthcare Predictions - AI, Blockchain, and the Rise of Decentralized Innovation
As healthcare enters 2026, emerging technologies are no longer confined to pilots and proofs of concept. AI, blockchain, and decentralized architectures have
moved decisively into core healthcare systems—reshaping how care is delivered, how research is funded, and how trust is established across borders.
In Blockchain in Healthcare Today Platform Approaches Journal (BHTY) Annual Predictions article, a distinguished group of industry leaders and ConV2X Symposium speakers examine what will actually matter in the year ahead—not hype,
but real world impact.
Featured authors include:
- Michael Dershem, CEO, Apierion
- John Riley III, Chief of Emerging Tech, IMPACTIFI
- Mohan Venkataraman, Principal Consultant,
Block10.ai
- Jim Nasr, CEO, Acoer; Editor, BHTY
- Ajaz S. Hussain, Advisor, Bright Path Labs & Regulatory Science Section Editor, BHTY
Together, they explore how healthcare innovation is maturing into disciplined, values driven adoption—focused on improving outcomes while protecting
patients and institutional trust.
The article underscores a central theme: responsible innovation is no longer optional. Coordinated stewardship across technologists, clinicians, regulators, and policymakers will determine whether these tools deepen inequities—or help build a more verifiable, equitable, and resilient global healthcare system. Key predictions in the article underscore a central theme: responsible innovation is no longer
optional.
Read the full article:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v8.475
