Impact of blockchain in healthcare system

David, Shiela; Duraipandian, Kavitha; Chandrasekaran, Deepanjali; Pandey, Digvijay; Sindhwani, Nidhi; Pandey, Binay Kumar

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99481-1.00004-3

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“…Further, blockchain ensures there is secure record-keeping of all PHI transactions, including controlled substance tracking. 15,16…”

Section: Cryptocurrency and Healthcarementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Further, blockchain ensures there is secure record-keeping of all PHI transactions, including controlled substance tracking. 15,16 Since 2013, private and aesthetic plastic surgery practices have also began to turn to cryptocurrency as a form of payment. 17 This method of payment is fast, secure, and potentially private, making it appealing to surgeons and patients.…”

Section: Cryptocurrency and Healthcarementioning

confidence: 99%

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Plastic Surgery and Cryptocurrency: A 2024 Update

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Attaluri,

Shaffrey

et al. 2024

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: Cryptocurrency offers a decentralized alternative to traditional financial systems, facilitating peer-to-peer transactions with minimal fees and heightened security. It also transformed into a financial asset similar to gold. Despite its volatile valuation, recent developments, such as the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission, underscore its evolving role as an investment opportunity. Plastic surgery has increasingly embraced cryptocurrency as a form of payment, leveraging its speed, security, and privacy benefits. However, alongside its potential advantages, risks such as volatility, irreversibility of transactions, and regulatory uncertainties warrant careful consideration. Moving forward, the integration of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency is poised to revolutionize various aspects of plastic surgery, from patient privacy to postoperative monitoring devices, necessitating a proactive approach from surgeons to navigate this evolving landscape. This article explores the intersection of cryptocurrency and plastic surgery, delving into its current applications, risks, investment potential, and future prospects.

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“…Further, blockchain ensures there is secure record-keeping of all PHI transactions, including controlled substance tracking. 15,16…”

Section: Cryptocurrency and Healthcarementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Cryptocurrency and Healthcarementioning

confidence: 99%