Taiwanese Hospital Picks Blockchain for New Patient Platform

Taipei Medical University Hospital has used distributed ledger technology with the aim to improve referral services in more than 100 healthcare institutions in Taiwan. One of the largest Taiwanese medical centers, Taipei Medical University Hospital, has launched a blockchain-based healthcare platform, local media reported on Saturday. The institution chose the technology that underpins cryptocurrency like Bitcoin (BTC) in a bid to enhance the quality and security of referral services across the island. The new system, called Healthcare Blockchain Platform, is a result of a project that unites more than 100 local hospitals across Taiwan. The platform works as a mobile application where patients can easily access their data and manage the referral process without the need to contact with nurses.