Block Chain Technology in Healthcare

Abstract

Block chain technology is a permanent record of online transactions. It is a distributed tamper-proof database, shared, and maintained by multiple parties. It is a new enabling technology that is expected to revolutionize many industries, including healthcare. It has the potential for addressing significant healthcare issues. The BC technology allows participants to move data in real-time, without exposing the channels to theft, forgery and malice. This paper provides a brief introduction to Block chain. It discusses some of its applications and benefits in healthcare industry.