Medical tourists are increasingly paying for procedures with cryptocurrencies, with security and confidentiality cited as the leading reasons for its use. Private investment firm CGS Associates managing member and cryptocurrency expert Peter Sasaki has said that the "protected nature" of blockchains has appeal for healthcare because of its security. Blockchain technology is also being used in other areas such as financial services, where it can be applied to secure data stored on a distributed ledger system.
Medical tourists are increasingly paying for procedures with cryptocurrencies, with security and confidentiality cited as the leading reasons for its use. Private investment firm CGS Associates managing member and cryptocurrency expert Peter Sasaki has said that the "protected nature" of blockchains has appeal for healthcare because of its security. For wealthy families, healthcare payment through cryptocurrencies may be preferable due to its confidentiality.