Enhancing Patient Identification and Healthcare Data Security

Impact summary

The research on "Blockchain for healthcare data management: opportunities, challenges, and future recommendations" has significantly influenced the development of the patent "WO2023086270A1," which outlines systems, devices, and methods for using blockchain to track patient identification. This impact enhances healthcare data management, focusing on improving privacy, security, and patient identification processes.

Research and engagement activities leading to impact

The research examined blockchain's potential for improving healthcare data management, particularly in patient identification. Engagement with healthcare providers, technology developers, and regulatory bodies highlighted the practical benefits and challenges of implementing blockchain in this context, leading to the patent development.

Research outputs associated with the impact

The sole research output linked to this impact is my paper titled "Blockchain for Healthcare Data Management: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Recommendations". This work examined how blockchain can address key challenges in healthcare data handling, particularly in patient identification. The insights presented in this paper were directly cited in the patent WO2023086270A1: Systems, Devices, and Methods of Using Blockchain for Tracking Patient Identification, highlighting the paper’s role in informing the design and development of blockchain-based identification solutions in healthcare.

Researcher involvement

As the first and corresponding author, I contributed to the conceptualization of blockchain applications in healthcare data management. My work, which explored the challenges and opportunities of using blockchain for patient identification, was cited in the development of the patent "WO2023086270A1," influencing its design and real-world application.

Outcomes of research leading to impact

The research provided a comprehensive overview of blockchain’s potential in managing healthcare data, particularly in ensuring secure, verifiable patient identification. This directly informed the development of patent WO2023086270A1, which applies blockchain to track patient identity with greater accuracy and security. The patented system builds on the paper’s examination of data integrity, decentralized access control, and interoperability challenges, resulting in a more robust framework for managing sensitive healthcare information in a privacy-preserving and compliant manner.

Beneficiaries of the impact

Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.

Details of the impact achieved

The research contributed to the development of the patent "WO2023086270A1," which now serves as the basis for a blockchain-based system for tracking patient identification. This innovation improves data privacy and security, offering a practical solution for healthcare providers and patients while complying with regulatory standards.

Impact date	2023
Impact level	International