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Digital Transformation in Healthcare 5.0
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Digital Transformation in Healthcare 5.0

by Rishabha Malviya, Sonali Sundram, Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj, Seifedine Kadry
May 2024
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
397 pages
14h 50m
English
De Gruyter
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Chapter 1 The impact of blockchain technology on the healthcare system

J. Raj Kumar
G.S.N. Koteswara Rao
Jithendar Reddy Mandhadi
G.V. Radha
Roja Rani Budha
M.V. Kiran Kumar

Abstract

Blockchain is a relatively new technology that can be used to manage electronic data. This technology has the potential to support transparency and accountability. A distributed public ledger of transactions is known as a blockchain. Each participant in a computer network can view an identical copy of the distributed public ledger. Blockchain technology is most useful for use cases that involve transactions that leave only a minimal digital footprint, where transparency and immutability are advantageous. The verification of patient identities, the management ...

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ISBN: 9783111399119