Definition ∞ Healthcare data encompasses a broad spectrum of information related to patient health, medical records, clinical trials, and public health statistics. In the context of digital assets and blockchain, this data can be managed and secured using decentralized technologies to enhance privacy, interoperability, and patient control. Blockchain can provide an immutable and auditable record of data access and sharing. This approach seeks to improve data security and streamline information exchange in medical fields.
Context ∞ The application of blockchain to healthcare data is a significant area of innovation, with news reporting on efforts to improve data security and patient privacy. Debates often focus on regulatory compliance, data standardization, and the ethical implications of decentralized health records. The potential for blockchain to facilitate secure data sharing for research and personalized medicine is a key topic of interest.