Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: An Analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

【Author】 Poquiz, Warren A.

【Source】JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

【影响因子】2.306

【Abstract】The dawn of the crypto age has highlighted the potential of blockchain technology in an array of functions for multiple industries. Blockchain technology disrupts existing architecture by offering an efficient and decentralized data management platform. It provides a potential solution to current health information technology problems. The strengths of blockchain are interoperability, data accuracy, security, and transparency. Its weaknesses include a lack of standardization, accessibility, ownership, and change management. Applications in healthcare include revenue cycle management, physician credentialing, electronic health records, and supply chain management, although potential government regulation and internal attacks pose threats to its wider adoption.

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【发表时间】2022 JUL-AUG

【收录时间】2022-07-17

【文献类型】理论性文章

【主题类别】

区块链应用-实体经济-医疗领域