A Hyperledger Fabric-Based System Framework for Healthcare Data Management
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Abstract
This study examined the requirements for privacy-preserving and interoperability in healthcare data sharing and proposed a blockchain-based solution. The Hyperledger Fabric framework was adopted due to its enterprise-grade data processing capabilities and enhanced privacy protection functions. In addition to the Fabric’s built-in privacy-preserving functions, healthcare data-specific smart contracts with hierarchical access control were developed to strengthen privacy protection in data sharing. The proposed healthcare data-sharing framework is based on Australian medical practices with the aim to upgrade, rather than to replace, the existing data management models. The outcome of this study demonstrates the feasibility of applying blockchain technology to improve privacy-preservation while enhancing interoperability in healthcare data management.
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OpenAlex topics: Blockchain Technology Applications and Security · Privacy-Preserving Technologies in Data · FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance
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College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Tonsley, SA 5042, Australia
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