Revolutionizing Healthcare Data Management: A Comprehensive Review of Blockchain Application

Abstract

Blockchain technology is a constant area for more evolution and development. It is a network of blocks that protects information and upholds interpersonal trust no matter how far apart people are Decentralization, and transparency are important characteristics that could help in addressing critical difficulties in healthcare, like incomplete records at the point of care and restricted access to patients' own health information. There are several difficulties and problems with data management, security, openness, and user and record privacy even with smart healthcare systems (SHS). This study examines the health care system's application areas where blockchain technology can be used for SHS's efficient functioning. It does so by examining the most recent expert opinions and resent researches done. It discusses the research directions and use cases of blockchain in healthcare domain to produce an in-depth overview of the data management and storage technology in health care system.