Blockchain Applications in Healthcare : Innovations and Practices.

This book explores the applications and benefits of blockchain technology in the healthcare sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain as a distributed database, its architecture, and its development as a state-of-the-art solution for healthcare challenges. The book discusses the rol...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Choudhury, Tanupriya
Weitere Verfasser:
Khanna, Abhirup, Chatterjee, Prasenjit, Um, Jung-Sup, Bhattacharya, Abhishek
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2023.
Ausgabe:
1st edition.
Zusammenfassung:
This book explores the applications and benefits of blockchain technology in the healthcare sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain as a distributed database, its architecture, and its development as a state-of-the-art solution for healthcare challenges. The book discusses the role of smart contracts in healthcare, including their applications in health insurance, telemedicine, and patient records. It also examines the challenges and open issues related to blockchain technology, such as privacy, legal concerns, and contract vulnerabilities. The authors aim to provide insights into the growing anticipation of blockchain in healthcare and future trends. This book is intended for professionals, researchers, and students interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare.
Umfang:
1 online resource (254 pages)
ISBN:
9781394229512
1394229518
9781394229499
1394229496
Schlagworte:
Blockchains (Databases)
Health > Data processing.
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