Healthcare is data driven and yet the vast volumes of data can overwhelm the system. A leading expert has set out the case for the introduction of blockchains for healthcare, as a means of managing data flows.

Blockchains in healthcare have a potentially wide application, from drug discovery to the development of personalized (or precision) medicine, the latter allowing patients and their medics to develop individualized care. They represent another dimension to disruptive digital health technology.

Source: The case for blockchain in healthcare | Digital Journal