Hospitals have operated in relatively identical ways for the last two decades. Relying on outdated systems and regulations, and with a growing aging population, the healthcare industry is in need of upgrades. Following a demanding 2020 in which healthcare systems worldwide were put to the test due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the need for more cost-effective solutions and services that can maximize efficiency and deliver quick benefits to those in need has been put in greater focus. Services such as - quicker delivery of purchased goods and with better digital tracking capabilities, freer flow of goods and services across borders, verifiable proof of origin of certain goods, and more secure data recording solutions that are also more readily available to stakeholders - would be much welcomed in healthcare systems, among many other benefits that a truly secure and reliable blockchain could bring. Read the full 2 part article on Emurgo's blog linked below that details everything you need to know about the future of healthcare and blockchain.
