A blockchain-based architecture for securing electronic health record systems

【Author】 Yang, Guang; Li, Chunlei; Marstein, Kjell E.

【Source】CONCURRENCY AND COMPUTATION-PRACTICE & EXPERIENCE

【影响因子】1.831

【Abstract】This paper presents a blockchain-based architecture for our current electronic health record (EHR) systems. Being built on top of existing databases maintained by health providers, the architecture implements a blockchain solution to ensure the integrity of data records and improve interoperability of the systems through tracking all events that happen to the data in the databases. In this proposed architecture, we also introduce a new incentive mechanism for the creation of new blocks on the blockchain. The architecture is independent of any specific blockchain platforms and open to further extensions; hence, it potentially fits in with other electronic record systems that require protection against data misuse.

【Keywords】electronic health record; incentive mechanism; permissioned blockchain; threshold cryptography

【发表时间】2019 25-Jul

【收录时间】2022-01-02

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