Blockchain for Healthcare 4.0: Technology, Challenges, and Applications

Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology with numerous applications in healthcare, including biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, remote healthcare, disease tracking, and managing health records. It also facilitates secure medical data sharing and enables patient-driven interoperability.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Blockchain, a revolutionary distributed ledger technology, has emerged as a game-changer across various industries, including healthcare. Comprising a continuously growing list of securely interconnected records, blockchain employs advanced cryptography to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of its data. Its versatility is evident in its widespread applications, spanning from finance and supply chain management to healthcare.

In the realm of healthcare, blockchain for Healthcare 4.0: Technology, Challenges, and Applications delves into the recent advancements that have propelled the industry forward. It explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain, highlighting its potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery. The book also addresses the challenges and prospects associated with blockchain adoption in the healthcare sector.

Key features of this comprehensive resource include:

• An in-depth examination of blockchain applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as remote healthcare.
• A discussion of blockchain framework advancements in disease tracking and outbreak management.
• An exploration of the role of blockchain in securely managing health records, facilitating traceability, and ensuring the availability of medical supplies.
• A focus on efficient and secure medical data sharing through blockchain and secure cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) systems, employing attribute-based cryptosystems.
• Techniques and methods for utilizing blockchain technology in clinical studies, promoting patient-driven interoperability, and enhancing healthcare outcomes.

This text is primarily designed for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of computer science and engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and information technology. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the transformative potential of blockchain in healthcare and its potential to revolutionize the industry.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032524863