Blockchain Technology in Global Healthcare: A Paradigm Shift

Abstract-The global healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and rising expectations for personalized, secure, and efficient medical care. However, healthcare systems face a myriad of challenges, including fragmented data systems, cybersecurity threats, inefficiencies, and opaque supply chains. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized, immutable, and transparent nature, has emerged as a promising solution to these issues. It enables a new paradigm for secure, interoperable, and scalable healthcare systems, addressing not only technological inefficiencies but also policy, regulatory, and ethical challenges. This research explores the application of blockchain technology in healthcare, providing case studies and insights into its transformative potential for enhancing patient-centered care and data security.