Unleashing the Potential of Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Industries

Authored by Amar Das, Yulei Wu, Pradeep N, Mangesh M. Ghonge, and Om Pal, this comprehensive book delves into the world of blockchain technology and its applications in the healthcare industry. The primary focus is on providing a secure framework to safeguard sensitive healthcare data, including patient and hospital information.

Integrating Key Pillars of Blockchain for Healthcare

The book covers essential aspects of blockchain technology, such as foundations, architecture, smart contracts, adoption, standards, service (BaaS), security, and consensus algorithms. It also explores the role of blockchain in the drug discovery process and its potential to fortify current practices in the healthcare industry.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the book offers solutions to the pressing issues faced by healthcare processes, providing valuable insights for medical informaticians, researchers, healthcare professionals, and members of the biomedical field.

A Comprehensive Resource for Healthcare Professionals

This book presents comprehensive knowledge on blockchain technology and its adaptation in various healthcare areas, including:

• Product integrity
• Drug traceability
• Patient data management
• Digital identity management
• Security and control of healthcare transactions
• Returned drugs authenticity
• Pharma supply chain compliance
• Clinical trials data quality and reliability

With its in-depth coverage, this book serves as an instant reference for beginners, advanced industrial practitioners, researchers, and academicians seeking to understand the role, impact, and challenges of adopting blockchain technology in healthcare industries.

Publication Details:

Publication Date: March 28, 2023

Publisher: Academic Press

Language: English