Wondering how emerging technology like blockchain can be leveraged in healthcare? In this blog post, I will discuss how blockchain for medical records works and how to create an electronic medical records system secured by blockchain.
In this article
- Blockchain for medical records: market statistics
- What are electronic medical records?
- Creating a system for electronic medical records secured by blockchain
- Key considerations while using blockchain technology to secure medical data
- Frequently Asked Questions on using blockchain for medical records
Blockchain for medical records: market statistics
It is expected that 55% of healthcare applications will have adopted blockchain for commercial deployment by 2025.
The global market of blockchain in healthcare was estimated at $3.33 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1,029.18 billion by 2034. The market’s CAGR is expected to be 68.41% during the forecast period (2024-2034).
What are electronic medical records?
“Electronic Medical Records” (EMRs), also called “Electronic Health Records” (EHRs) are electronic equivalents of paper-based medical records. The following key points …