Blockchain in Healthcare Today (BHTY), recognized as the first and only peer-reviewed journal solely focused on blockchain and decentralized technologies in healthcare, has introduced a new strategic initiative titled the Corporate Advisory Council. This platform is designed to integrate senior executives from the corporate world into the journal’s academic and innovation ecosystem, with the goal of aligning scholarly publishing with real-world industry priorities.
The newly formed council aims to create a two-way communication channel between the journal’s distinguished editorial board and leading figures across healthcare, life sciences, and digital technology sectors. BHTY emphasized that this initiative will allow decision-makers from enterprise environments to influence the journal’s content strategy, provide input on emerging themes, and ensure that insights from innovation-driven industries are reflected in the journal’s global academic discourse.
Through this council, corporate leaders will collaborate closely with BHTY’s editorial team, which consists of globally respected academics, researchers, and institutional innovators. The council’s structure is designed to provide value on multiple fronts—allowing participants to shape the editorial strategy, boost thought leadership, and contribute to key conversations within the digital health space.
Members are expected to guide thematic content by identifying relevant industry trends, emerging technologies, and priority challenges. This influence will extend to special issue planning, content curation, and scholarly topics that connect decentralized technology with healthcare innovation. The initiative will also support content collaboration opportunities such as co-authored commentaries, case studies, and invited articles that amplify corporate perspectives in a scientific format.
The journal intends for the council to also act as a thought leadership platform. By contributing expert insights and engaging in academic dialogue, participating organizations can enhance their visibility in the digital health ecosystem. They will also have the opportunity to engage with both editorial board members and research authors through high-level discussions, fostering mutual knowledge exchange between academia and enterprise stakeholders.
BHTY has structured the council to accommodate varying levels of participation, from individual contributors to full strategic partners. Each level of engagement provides access to valuable resources, such as early previews of upcoming editorial themes, participation in roundtables, opportunities to collaborate on journal content, and potential speaking engagements at global events like ConV2X. Members will also be connected with a network of peers, including fellow council members and academic thought leaders.
The journal highlighted that the council is particularly well-suited for senior executives in healthcare and digital health sectors, as well as those operating in blockchain, AI, Web3, and other emerging technologies. Strategic and innovation leads, particularly those aiming to influence the intersection of health and decentralized technologies, are considered prime candidates for involvement.
By forming the Corporate Advisory Council, BHTY is inviting corporate stakeholders to become co-authors in the development of the global digital health narrative. The journal positioned the move as a way for organizations to ensure their voices and perspectives are not only heard but are also reflected in academic outputs that can drive policy, innovation, and market change. Ultimately, this council offers a platform for companies to shape the future of healthcare innovation through scholarly engagement and collaborative action.
