Opportunities and Challenges for Blockchain in Healthcare

Abstract

Storing, transferring, and sharing patients' healthcare information without violating patients' privacy is essential for the healthcare industry.  Manual paper records are being converted to electronic health record in several healthcare organizations.  Block chain, which is a new technology, can revolutionize the storing and sharing of patients' healthcare information.  It will give control of information to the patients and provide access to healthcare providers with stricter confidentiality and privacy.