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Blockchain Applications in Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Blockchain technology offers promising solutions for Electronic Health Records (EHR) management by enhancing data security, privacy, and interoperability. Its decentralized structure ensures robust security, mitigating data breaches and enabling secure, patient-centered data sharing. Case studies from Estonia and MIT's MedRec project demonstrate blockchain's real-world benefits in ensuring data integrity and improving interoperability. However, challenges like scalability, regulatory compliance, and high costs pose obstacles to adoption. Future research should focus on large-scale pilot programs, cross-border data exchange protocols, and standardized frameworks to support blockchain integration in healthcare. By addressing these challenges, blockchain has the potential to transform healthcare into a more secure, efficient, and interoperable ecosystem globally.

Source: International Journal of Global Innovations and Solutions (IJGIS)

DOI: 10.21428/e90189c8.5043b7de

Authors: Fardin Quazi, Nandhakumar Raju, Naveena Gorrepati, Shaik Abdul Kareem

Language: English

Topic: Blockchain Technology Applications and Security

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404085859

FWCI: 3.484

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Cited by: 9

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