Medical tourists are increasingly paying for healthcare with cryptocurrencies , with security and confidentiality cited as the main reasons for its popularity . For a growing percentage of the rich and super-rich and many less wealthy individuals and families, there are distinct advantages of using crypto currencies. Private investment firm CGS Associates managing member and cryptocurrency expert Ken Sasaki has said that the " protected nature " of blockchains has implications for healthcare because of its security . For wealthy families , healthcare payment through cryptocurrencies may be preferable due to its confidentiality .
Medical tourists are increasingly paying for healthcare with cryptocurrencies , with security and confidentiality cited as the main reasons for its popularity . Private investment firm CGS Associates managing member and cryptocurrency expert Ken Sasaki has said that the " protected nature " of blockchains has implications for healthcare because of its security . For wealthy families , healthcare payment through cryptocurrencies may be preferable due to its confidentiality .