We gathered the authors of BHTY’s “2026 Healthcare Predictions: AI, Blockchain, and the Rise of Decentralized Innovation," for a video and podcast conversation to unpack the forces redefining healthcare’s future.
Deep Dive Participants
- Michael Dershem, CEO, Apierion
- John Riley III, Chief of Emerging Tech, IMPACTIFI
- Mohan Venkataraman, Principal Consultant, Block10.ai
- Jim Nasr, CEO, Acoer
- Ajaz S. Hussain, Strategic Advisor, Bright Path Laboratories
What the Deep Dive Explored
The follow-up discussion moved beyond
predictions into real-world implications, adoption hurdles, and execution risks across healthcare:
- Blockchain, Trust, and Claims Management
Insights into how decentralized architectures can improve trust, reduce claims friction, and create more transparent interactions among patients, payers, and providers. - Patient Agency and Health Data Sovereignty
A focused discussion on decentralized identity, privacy-preserving data sharing, and the growing global shift toward patient-controlled health data. - AI + Blockchain in the Supply Chain
Use cases in pharmaceutical and
healthcare supply chains—including supplier verification, smart tags for condition monitoring, and the push for traceability and resiliency. - Decentralized Science (DeSci)
How decentralized funding and peer review models are addressing bottlenecks in clinical research, preclinical discovery, and scientific collaboration. - AI Risk, Safety, and Centralization Concerns
The panel addressed the unintended consequences of centralized health AI, emphasizing governance, bias mitigation, and regulatory alignment. - Payments, Digital Assets, and Readiness for 2026
A candid look at
healthcare payment dysfunction, the role of digital assets and stablecoins, and why CXOs are beginning to engage seriously with these models.
Watch or listen to the Deep Dive for extended analysis and candid perspectives from leaders working at the front lines of decentralized healthcare innovation.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v9.495
Additional conversations will continue at ConV2X Decentralized Healthcare & Life Sciences this September - where these themes move from theory to implementation.
Early Bird Registration is open at https://conv2xsymposium.com/cart
