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The Case for Blockchain in Healthcare: Revolution or Overpromise?
Blockchain is making its way into healthcare, promising to improve data security, efficiency, and patient outcomes. But can it deliver?
🩺 Potential Benefits
Secure Data Sharing: Patients and providers can access medical records seamlessly and securely.
Transparency in Supply Chains: Track medications from manufacturer to pharmacy, reducing fraud and errors.
Smart Contracts: Automate insurance claims and payments, cutting down on administrative costs.
🚧 Barriers to Adoption
Cost: Implementing blockchain at scale requires significant investment.
Integration: Existing systems aren’t blockchain-ready.
Privacy Concerns: Can we truly safeguard sensitive health data?
Is blockchain the answer to healthcare’s inefficiencies, or are the challenges too big to overcome? Let’s discuss! 💬
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