As healthcare data grows, ensuring security, privacy, and accessibility is challenging. Traditional systems fall short in empowering patients to own and control their data. This paper proposes a blockchain and AI-integrated framework to create a patient-centric system for managing Personal Health Records (PHRs). Blockchain’s transparency and AI’s encryption and data processing capabilities provide a secure, scalable solution for sharing healthcare data while giving patients full ownership over their records.
Problem Statement
The current system faces challenges:
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Data Fragmentation: Patient data is fragmented across multiple systems, limiting access.
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Lack of Ownership: Patients have minimal control over who accesses their data.
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Security Risks: Centralized systems are prone to breaches.
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Compliance: Navigating HIPAA and GDPR regulations is complex.
This paper proposes a blockchain-AI solution to tackle these issues.
Proposed Solution: Blockchain-Integrated AI Framework for PHR Management
The proposed system combines blockchain and AI to give patients control over their health data.
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Data Ownership: Patients control their data through a decentralized blockchain.
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AI-Driven Encryption: AI secures data with encryption, detecting vulnerabilities.
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Smart Contracts: Automates data access based on patient consent.
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Real-Time Health Monitoring: AI-integrated wearables alert providers to health anomalies.
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensures HIPAA and GDPR compliance.
System Architecture
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Blockchain Network: A decentralized ledger for storing health data.
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AI Encryption Module: AI encrypts data and analyzes access patterns.
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PHR Portal: Patients control and view their data.
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Healthcare Provider Interface: Providers can securely access patient data.
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Wearable Integration: Real-time health data is analyzed by AI.
Benefits
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Enhanced Security: Decentralized storage reduces hacking risks.
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Full Data Ownership: Patients control data access.
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Transparency: Blockchain provides an auditable data access trail.
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Improved Healthcare: Real-time data leads to faster, informed decisions.
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Cost Reduction: Eliminates intermediaries and automates data sharing.
