• Meenakshi Gupta

Blockchain is the latest and emerging technology with strong impact on how data interaction and information exchange is going to happen in a global scenario. Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2008[1], blockchain study has continued to extend its applications to instances of non-financial use. Healthcare is another sector where it is anticipated that blockchain will have important effects. Research in this region is comparatively new but is increasing quickly, so scientists and professionals in health informatics are always working hard to maintain pace with advancement in study in this technology. This article reports on a scholarly literature review of the research progress in healthcare implementation of blockchain technology. This literature review aims to highlight the progressive development of blockchain applications in healthcare industry along with its limitations for the same. Also the scope for future research is analysed.

Blockchain, bitcoin, literature review, applications, healthcare

"Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: A Literature Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.160-165, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907A47.pdf

"Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: A Literature Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp160-165, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907A47.pdf