Blockchain Technologies for Internet of Medical Things (BIoMT) Based Healthcare Systems: A New Paradigm for COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Blockchain and Internet of Medical Things (IOMT) technologies are becoming increasingly vital in the healthcare industry, with considerable growth predicted in the near future. Numerous blockchain-related applications have been developed and planned in the health sector. The decentralization, reliability, and transparency of data are all elements that place this technology as a revolution for industry, healthcare professionals and covid-19 patients. Connected devices generate and transmit data to improve patient outcomes, make workplaces and workflows more efficient, reduce medical errors, and enable buildings to meet the needs of those who occupy them better. Connected devices are sometimes excellent targets for hackers because of their capacity to access medical information in real time across various devices; thus, it is critical to protect the privacy of covid-19 patients. Thus, the contribution of the blockchain is more specifically related to health data. This technology addresses the issues of trust, security, and auditability of these data, thus complementing AI and IoT offerings based on similar data. In the realm of healthcare, the Internet of Things (IoT) has recently moved closer to the topic of blockchain, and new use cases combining these two technologies have emerged. In terms of the blockchain of IoMT (BIOMT), it would be feasible to take a significant step toward connected device autonomy while maintaining improved security: (1) data would not pass through a cloud but instead be sent directly to the service platform; (2) hacking entry points would be drastically reduced; (3) medical data would be dematerialized, saving time; and (4) the connected object could conduct medical transactions with complete security and transparency.