Blockchain and IoT Approaches for Secure Electronic Health Records (EHR) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369316627

Publisher: IGI Global, 2024

Synopsis

In the realm of healthcare, the persistent challenges of data breaches, centralized systems, and fraudulent claims have posed significant hurdles in ensuring the integrity and security of patient information. The traditional approaches to managing Electronic Health Records (EHR) often fall short, leaving room for exploitation and compromising the confidentiality of sensitive medical data. Enter the transformative solution presented in Blockchain and IoT Approaches for Secure Electronic Health Records (EHR). This groundbreaking book navigates the intricate landscape of healthcare technology, addressing the vulnerabilities in the current systems. By leveraging the power of Blockchain technology, it pioneers a secure peer-to-peer communication system that not only ensures the tamper-proof nature of health records but also revolutionizes the entire healthcare industry. The book is a comprehensive exploration of Blockchain's relevance in healthcare, covering the architecture, scope, and applications that promise to redefine how patient data is managed and protected. Tailored for a diverse audience, including students, software engineers, researchers, and industry professionals, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding the intersection of Blockchain and healthcare. From comparative analyses and challenges to detailed architectures and real-world applications, the book engages readers in a journey through the evolving landscape of healthcare technology. Through its recommended topics, it covers issues like data integrity, payment challenges, security fundamentals, and the integration of Blockchain with IoT to create a secure and efficient healthcare digital system. Blockchain and IoT Approaches for Secure Electronic Health Records (EHR) stands as an indispensable guide for anyone seeking transformative insights into the future of healthcare technology.

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About the Author

Kavita Saini is presently working as Professor, School of Computing Science and Engineering, Galgotias University, Delhi NCR, India. She received her PhD degree from Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Banasthali. She has 20 years of teaching and research experience supervising Masters and PhD scholars in emerging technologies. She has published more than 100 research papers in national and international journals and conferences. She has published 20 authored books for UG and PG courses for a number of universities including MD University, Rothak, and Punjab Technical University, Jallandhar with National Publishers. Kavita Saini has edited more than 15 books with International Publishers including Elsevier, IET Publisher, IGI Global and CRC Press, NOVA Science Publisher and published 30 book chapters with International publishers. Under her guidance many M Tech and Ph D scholars are carrying out research work and few have completed under her guidance. Kavita Saini has also delivered technical talks on Blockchain: An Emerging Technology, Web to Deep Web and other emerging Areas and Handled many Special Sessions in International Conferences and Special Issues in International Journals. Her research interests include Smart and Sustainable Agricultural, Blockchain Technology, Industry 5.O, and Cloud and Edge Computing, Digital Twin and Web-Based Instructional Systems (WBIS).

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369316627
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 270
• Editor: Saini Kavita, Singh J.N.