Benefits of blockchain

Goh: The use of a blockchain-based medical information management system is seen to improve treatment outcomes.

Blockchain, a revolutionary technology that is gaining popularity due to its role in cryptocurrency systems such as Bitcoin and Litecoin, is beneficial in real-life healthcare environments.Due to its innovative features that have become one of the most powerful technologies of the 21st century, blockchain technology is shaping the future.

According to a study titled “The Use of Blockchain Technology in the Health Care Sector: Systematic Review” by Assoc Prof Dr Goh Khang Wen (pic) from the Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology at INTI International University and eight other international researchers, almost all industries are being disrupted by blockchain technology, including the healthcare domain.