A managerial overview of blockchain implications and challenges for healthcare system

The global health system has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has highlighted a number of crucial issues that must be addressed to maintain high-quality health services. This type of disruption has prompted a great deal of concern and necessitated immediate interdisciplinary collaborations to implement intelligent solutions. The digital transformation of healthcare organizations is currently affecting various socio-economy systems. As a technology and digital solution, blockchain is revolutionizing the healthcare industry and it can help to solve many of the privacy, management, and economic issues caused or amplified by the pandemic. This chapter examines the implementation of blockchain technology and its applications to depict a conceptual model able to support both researchers and practitioners in better catching its advantages, limitations, and potential future challenges. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.