Digitization of Healthcare Data Using Blockchain

By T. Poongodi, Author

Introduction

The book provides a comprehensive overview of integrating blockchain technology for Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and discusses research challenges in various fields such as supply chain, drug discovery, and data management. It aims to explore the concepts of blockchain technology and its relevance to recent advancements in the medical field.

Focus Areas

The book focuses on integrating workflow strategies like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance clinical documentation and EHR usage by reducing physician EHR data entry. It also covers the use of smart contracts for securing patient records.

Practical Implementations

Digitization of Healthcare Data Using Blockchain presents practical implementations that deal with developing a web framework for building highly usable healthcare applications, a simple blockchain-powered EHR system.

Audience

Researchers in information technology, artificial intelligence, electronics engineering, medical informatics, as well as policymakers and healthcare providers and management systems will find this book valuable.

Publication Details

Published by Wiley on June 21, 2022. Language: English. ISBN: 9781119791850, 9781119792727.