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Blockchain Applications in the Healthcare Sector

This is the fifth thematic report by the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum, aiming to present the latest developments, use cases and applications of blockchain in the healthcare sector, as well as in the COVID-19 pandemic management.

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EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum

It is part of the series of reports addressing selected topics in accordance with the European Commission priorities.

The report

  • provides an overview of challenges in the healthcare industry, blockchain applications for healthcare data and transparency
  • presents blockchain applications for pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chain and blockchain in medical credentialing,
  • includes experts' opinion on opportunities and challenges
  • discusses the role of blockchain in COVID-19 pandemic management
  • explores regulatory, privacy and ethical implications, including health data accuracy as well as regulatory and ethical considerations
  • gives a practical overview of what the future holds, through the presentation of relevant use cases
  • explains the challenges and future prospects while it discusses relevant policy recommendations.

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Background

The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum is a European Commission initiative to accelerate blockchain innovation and the development of the blockchain ecosystem within the EU and so help cement Europe’s position as a global leader in this transformative new technology. The information and views set out in this report are those of the authors and do not reflect the official opinion of the Commission.