Blockchain for Healthcare Data Management

The adoption of blockchain technology into the healthcare sector holds the promise of bringing so many changes to the way medical records are treated, transmitted and secured. This chapter of the book discusses in a comprehensive way blockchain applications in healthcare by focusing on how the system improves information reliability, interoperability, and privacy. As starting point, the chapter takes literature that is available and relevant case studies to see the utility of blockchain in healthcare. It points to various benefits, challenges, and future direction of blockchain adoption in the healthcare industry. Moreover, a record mentions the standardization process and regulatory sectors that are involved in the utilization of blockchain technology for the management of health data in a responsible manner.