Exploring the Potential of Distributed Ledger Technology in e-Health Monitoring

• Published in: 2023 1st International Conference on Cognitive Computing and Engineering Education (ICCCEE) pp. 1 - 7
• Main Authors: Singh, Ritika, Baig, Mirza Moiz, Sonekar, Shrikant V., Sawwashere, Supriya
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 27.04.2023
• Subjects: Blockchain; Distributed ledger; e-medical; Health monitoring; Healthcare; Industries; Interoperability; Medical services; Monitoring; Organizations; Transforms
• DOI: 10.1109/ICCCEE55951.2023.10424046

The potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to transform various industries, such as healthcare, has been widely acknowledged. Due to the increasing interest in the technology's use in monitoring health data. One of the most important advantages of DLT in monitoring is its ability for creating secure and reliable records. This feature allows for the preservation of sensitive information, and it can be used to protect the data of various individuals. In addition, it can allow researchers and healthcare providers to share information between themselves and other healthcare organizations. One of the main advantages of DLT in the monitoring of health data is its ability to improve interoperability. This technology can help create a decentralized system that will allow healthcare providers to store and share health data. This eliminates the need for central data hubs and enables them to access and use the information they need to improve patient care. Another advantage of DLT in monitoring is it's ability to allow healthcare organizations to use smart contracts. This feature can help them automate various processes, such as drug supply chain management and claims management. Despite the various advantages of DLT in monitoring, there are still many challenges that need to be addressed in order to successfully implement it in the field. One of these is the lack of interoperability. This issue can prevent DLT systems from being able to work seamlessly with other systems. Also, the lack of regulations is a major concern when it comes to the use of DLT in healthcare. The potential of DLT to significantly impact the monitoring industry is immense. Its ability to improve data interoperability and secure storage can lead to the creation of more effective and efficient systems. However, it's important to note that the technology still has a long way to go before it fully realizes its full potential. This paper aims to review the literature on the subject.