Unlocking Blockchain's Potential in Healthcare: An Overview of Its Applications

Abstract

Block chain technology is increasingly being applied in healthcare to enhance data security, transparency, and efficiency. It enables secure data exchange between hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, and physicians while minimizing errors and risks. Block chain improves medical record analysis and ensures data integrity in clinical trials, reducing the risk of manipulation. The discussion covered capabilities, enablers, and a unified workflow of Block chain in healthcare, along with 14 key applications. The technology enhances data storage security, decentralization, interconnectivity, accountability, and authentication, addressing privacy concerns and preventing cyber threats.

Keywords: Block chain, Data Integrity, Transparency, Applications, Security.