Description
Harnessing the Potential of Blockchain Technology in the Smart Healthcare explores a groundbreaking shift in how healthcare data are managed, shared, and secured. This book is an essential guide for anyone seeking a deep understanding of the intersection between blockchain and healthcare. It breaks down complex blockchain concepts and reveals their transformative impact on the industry.Across 27 insightful chapters, the readers will discover how blockchain can not only revolutionize electronic health records, strengthen data security and privacy, and streamline healthcare operations, but also empower patients with greater control over their health information.Through real-world case studies, expert insights, and practical strategies, the book equips healthcare professionals, technologists, and policymakers with the tools to leverage blockchain for a more efficient, transparent, and patient-centered healthcare system.By examining real-world applications and implementations, this book not only informs but also inspires action—paving the way for a future where healthcare is smarter, safer, and more equitable.- illuminates how blockchain technology enhances data security and privacy, assuaging concerns about patient information breaches- explores concrete strategies for interoperability, facilitating seamless data exchange among healthcare providers, and promoting a patient-centric approach to healthcare- delves into the complexities of regulatory compliance and suggests pathways for healthcare organizations to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape successfully
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction to Blockchain Technology in Healthcare 1. Understanding Blockchain Technology 2.2. Healthcare Landscape and ChallengesPart II: Foundations of Blockchain in Healthcare3. Security and Privacy in Healthcare Blockchain4. Smart Contracts and Healthcare5. Interoperability and Health Information ExchangePart III: Implementing Blockchain in Healthcare6. Electronic Health Records (EHR) on the Blockchain7. Supply Chain Management in HealthcarePart IV: Use Cases and Case Studies8. Patient Empowerment and Control of Health Data9. Telemedicine and Telehealth on the Blockchain10. Global Health and Humanitarian EffortsPart V: Regulatory and Ethical Considerations11. Legal and Regulatory Framework12. Future Trends and ChallengesPart VI: Practical Guidance and Implementation13. Implementing Blockchain SolutionsPart VII: Cybersecurity in Sustainable Business Models14. Cybersecurity for Sustainable Entrepreneurship15. Protecting Sustainable Supply Chains from Cyber ThreatsPart VIII: Conclusion and Future Outlook16. Conclusion: The Future of Healthcare on the Blockchain17. Assessing the Landscape of Health Care Decision-Making an In-Depth Evaluation and Analysis18. Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Data Security, Interoperability, and Patient Care19. A Holistic Approach to Navigating the Healthcare Landscape: Current Challenges and Emerging Opportunities20. To Create an Accessibility Mechanism for Patient Data in Healthcare Using Blockchain Technology21. BlockChain Technology, Know your Customer (KYC), and the Challenges of Security Concerns in the Banking Sector in Nigeria22. Ensuring Integrity and Transparency in Healthcare Supply Chains: A Blockchain-Driven Approach23. A Machine Learning Approach based Chronic Kidney Disease Detection and Prediction24. Virtual Healing: An Analysis of Enhancing Healthcare Through Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring25. Connected Health: Unveiling the Power of IoMT in Monitoring Human Biological Parameters26. Enhancing Interoperability and Security of Health Information during Transmission over Wireless Acoustic Sensor Networks27. Enabling Trust and Transparency: The Role of Blockchain in Smart Healthcare Ecosystems
