In this third and final industry-specific chapter, we reviewed the impact and some of the most advanced real-world examples of the use of blockchain across the healthcare industry. We explored the kinds of challenges this industry faces and how blockchain can help conquer these challenges. Because of the complexity of this industry, not all things can be solved with blockchain, such as the prevention of cyber and phishing attacks, but blockchain can handle those threats much more easily than traditional systems.
The chapter provided some examples of how blockchain can serve as a viable technology for a variety of day-to-day operations in the healthcare sector. For instance, it can be a solution for both drug traceability and as an anti-counterfeiting platform. We also looked at how blockchain improves cybersecurity and the security of privacy-sensitive data such as electronic health records (EHRs).
Next, we explored two real-world use cases in the healthcare industry. The first use...