Blockchain and Metaverse Revolutionizing Healthcare Systems

Abstract

The convergence of blockchain technology and the metaverse presents transformative potential for healthcare, addressing challenges like data security, patient privacy, and decentralized medical services. Blockchain ensures secure, transparent, and efficient management of sensitive health data, enhancing patient-centric care, streamlining processes via smart contracts, and enabling decentralized identity management. Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) expand possibilities in virtual healthcare delivery. However, challenges such as scalability, cost-effectiveness, regulatory hurdles, and ethical concerns require sustainable solutions. A comprehensive research roadmap emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration is critical to fostering a secure, efficient, and patient-empowered healthcare system in the digital era.