Blockchain Revolution in Healthcare: Fostering Applications, Enhancing Security, and Ensuring Data Interoperability

Abstract

Blockchain technology possesses the potential to revolutionize the healthcare landscape, particularly in secure and interoperable data exchange. This qualitative research study embarks on an exploration of the importance of assessing the feasibility of implementing blockchain solutions and dynamic relationship between blockchain technology and the healthcare sector, shedding lighter on the central research question guiding the study on; how does the integration of blockchain technology impact data security, privacy, and interoperability in the healthcare sector? Employing qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews and content analysis, this study dives into the perceptions of healthcare professionals and stakeholders regarding the integration of blockchain solutions. Through these extensive interviews and comprehensive data analysis, the research uncovers pivotal themes relating to blockchain's applications, its profound impact on data security and privacy, and the intricate considerations surrounding the achievement of data interoperability. The findings of this study reveal that blockchain technology has the potential to enhance data security, improve privacy measures, and facilitate interoperability in healthcare settings, but its successful implementation hinges on addressing ethical and regulatory challenges, elucidating the ethical and practical complexities inherent in the incorporation of blockchain technology in healthcare. This research offers valuable perspectives for policymakers, healthcare organizations, and technology developers as they navigate the evolving landscape of blockchain technology within the healthcare domain. Most importantly, it underscores the imperative of recognizing the human dimension within technology adoption in healthcare settings and offers expanding corpus of qualitative research in the sectors.