Evaluation and Visualization of Blockchain-Based Healthcare

Abstract

Blockchain is a distributed ledger apparatus that utilizes timestamped blocks to manage and verify various transactions between two parties in a network with the help of cryptographic algorithms. As compared to popular opinion, blockchain not only serves as a backbone to cryptocurrencies but it can also serve as a pioneering solution to various disciplinary fields such as healthcare, logistics, and education. The approach taken by this chapter to tackle the various problems faced by the healthcare sector utilizes blockchain technology. It avails smart contracts as well as the decentralized nature of the blockchain and smart tokens to ensure smooth interactions between the patients and the physicians. Protection and maintaining the integrity of healthcare data without overlooking any security threats are the primary objectives of this chapter. This chapter discusses a model that uses a cloud-based decentralized model for the storage of patient data.