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Decentralized Technology and Blockchain in Healthcare Administration

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The healthcare industry faces a myriad of challenges, from interoperability issues to data security concerns. In recent years, decentralized technology and blockchain have emerged as potential solutions to these pressing problems. This chapter provides a concise overview of the transformative potential of these technologies in healthcare administration. Decentralized technology, characterized by its distributed and trustless nature, offers a promising avenue for healthcare data management. By leveraging decentralized networks, healthcare organizations can enhance data security and integrity while simultaneously improving interoperability among disparate systems. This chapter explores the fundamental concepts of decentralized technology and its applications in healthcare, emphasizing the role of blockchain as a foundational technology. We delve into real-world examples, showcasing how blockchain is already being employed to address issues such as patient data control, supply chain management, and administrative efficiency. However, this work does not shy away from acknowledging the challenges and considerations inherent in adopting decentralized technology and blockchain in healthcare administration. Regulatory compliance, scalability, and energy consumption are among the hurdles that must be overcome to realize the full potential of these technologies. The integration of decentralized technology and blockchain has the potential to reshape healthcare administration, placing patients at the center of their care while streamlining administrative processes and improving data security. This chapter provides a glimpse into the promising future of healthcare administration, where decentralized technology and blockchain play pivotal roles in building a more efficient, transparent, and patient-centric healthcare ecosystem.

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  1. Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Noida, India

    Anamika Tiwari, Alisha Sikri, Vikas Sagar & Roshan Jameel

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Tiwari, A., Sikri, A., Sagar, V., Jameel, R. (2024). Decentralized Technology and Blockchain in Healthcare Administration. In: Idrees, S.M., Nowostawski, M. (eds) Blockchain Transformations. Signals and Communication Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49593-9_14

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