Blockchain in Health care: Applications

Blockchain in Health care: Applications

Author Name : Deepika Honkan, Pallavi Nikam

ABSTRACT

Blockchain is described as an shared, immutable ledger that helps in recording transactions in a network. Originally blockchain was used in cryptocurrency like bitcoin, Blockchain Technology has been emerging in the last decade and several sectors like government, bank, Healthcare. A blockchain network is used in healthcare to store and transfer patient data in hospital, pharmacy, diagnostic lab and doctor. It improves security and transparency of sharing medical data in healthcare.  Here we will explore how blockchain can be implemented in healthcare.

Here we will discuss about how blockchain is used in healthcare and the companies that provide blockchain services to Healthcare.

Keywords: Blockchain, Electronic Medical Record, ledger.