9Conceptual and Empirical Evidence for the Implementation of Blockchain Technology as a Solution for Healthcare Service Providers in India

B.C.M. Patnaik1*, Ipseeta Satpathy1, Rocky Dwyer2, Amit Kumar Tyagi3 and Anish Patnaik4

1KIIT School of Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

2Walden University – College of Management & Human Potential, Minneapolis, MN, USA

3National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi, New Delhi, India

4MBA in Rural Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Abstract

Blockchain technology has quickly gained popularity in mainstream research worldwide. The pioneering implementation of this technology can be seen in the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, which operates on an open-source platform. While initially associated with financial services, blockchain technology has now captured the attention of various sectors, particularly healthcare.

The healthcare industry is aware of blockchain’s benefits and unique qualities, such as immutability, security, and trust. The purpose of this research is to look at the many advantages of blockchain technology in the medical field. The study focuses on a conceptual framework addressing various issues related to blockchain and at the same time tries to establish empirically also. Paramedics, including technicians, nursing staff, lab assistants, and administrative staff, are here for empirical approach, as there is limited conducted research on these individuals. The purpose of this article is ...

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