Blockchain-Enabled Information Systems for Secure Health Management: A Case Study on Patient Data Privacy

Abstract

The integration of blockchain technology in healthcare has emerged as a promising solution for addressing the growing concerns of data privacy and security. This case study looks at how blockchain-enabled information systems (BEIS) can be used to handle patient health data, with a focus on making sure that personal medical data is kept private, correct, and easy to access. As telemedicine services grow and electronic health records (EHRs) become more common, the risk of data leaks and illegal access to patient information has grown. Traditional ways of protecting medical data, like centralized systems and security protocols, have trouble making it possible for healthcare providers to share data in a way that is clear and can't be changed. Blockchain is a strong answer to these problems because it is independent. By using smart contracts and cryptography, BEIS makes sure that records of patient information are safe, clear, and can't be changed. Only allowed parties can access these records in real time, which lowers the risk of data being changed or shared without permission. This case study looks at a blockchain-based patient data management system that was put in place in a regional healthcare network. It looks at how it protected privacy, made data easier to access, and made the system scalable. It also talks about the legal effects of using blockchain in healthcare, like how to get patients' permission and make sure that data security rules like GDPR and HIPAA are followed. The study's results show that blockchain has the potential to change the way healthcare data is managed. It could provide a safe and patient-centered way to keep personal health information safe while also encouraging healthcare systems to work together.