Blockchain Technology in Addressing Healthcare Issues: Opportunities and Challenges

Abstract: After being developed for cryptocurrency, now the blockchain technology is exploited for the benefit of various industries, among those the healthcare industry. Being secure and decentralized, the blockchain system is apt for securing sensitive health data. This study will explore the use of blockchain to solve prominent health problems, including data privacy, interoperability, fraud, and the control of patient information. We also explain the fundamentals of blockchain technology, elucidate healthcare use cases for blockchain, and weigh the benefits and drawbacks of implementing blockchain technology in real-world healthcare systems.

Computer Science

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