Tianna M. Umann BS, MA, PA-C

Tianna is a physician assistant trained in the thoracic medicine specialty, but with roots in clinical research at Stanford University. But all along she has had a deep interest in systems-based medicine and is now one of Microsoft’s leading authorities on the application of blockchain technology in healthcare. Blockchain is most recognized for its use as the fundamental platform underneath cryptocurrencies. But when it comes to healthcare, blockchain may surprise you, not only in the applications that are already being deployed but in how invisible they are to the consumer. She will help us understand what blockchain is, the most recent applications in healthcare and where she sees blockchain showing up in the on-demand space five years from now.