Healthcare blockchain technology has the potential to transform patient care, observed Bill Frist, a heart and lung transplant surgeon, former Senate majority leader, and chairman of the executive council of the health service investment firm Cressey & Company. Â

The healthcare industry is witnessing a technology renaissance and focusing on a more digital, autonomous, and patient-first healthcare system.

Patient engagement is an important aspect and one of the most promising trends in healthcare today. It’s no surprise that patients who take an active role in their healthcare are likely to have better medical outcomes and lower costs.

As politicians debate how to improve the nation’s expensive — and some would say broken — health care system, Americans are eagerly turning to the latest tech devices in hopes of preventing and detecting medical problems early and avoiding costly trips to the doctor or emergency room.

In modern healthcare, constantly-updated policies, insurance restrictions and physician/patient interaction compel the direction of treatment, and little room is left for error in each process.

In the past few years, healthcare has seen an explosion of innovations. The industry is at an exciting juncture right now. Significant advancements made in medical research and technology have improved the patient experience and made it easier for medical personnel to provide more efficient care. Â