Establishing Robust Data Sharing Through a Blockchain-Driven Standardization Framework in Local Community Healthcare System

Abstract

The healthcare industry's digitalization has sparked innovation and improved various aspects of the services. Community hospitals in Pangasinan still use conventional paper-based methods for managing patients' health records. However, the healthcare information system is still in a traditional structured excel platform and lacking of communication among healthcare providers. This study aims to design a blockchain-driven standardization framework to establish robust data sharing and increase the confidentiality and security of stakeholders in using the healthcare system. In gathering data, a focus group was organized to give a valuable perspective on the present state of the healthcare system through conducting an online survey, seven respondents are direct users of the healthcare system. The study adopted the IS4H assessment maturity tool concerning data management and information technology in identifying the gaps and challenges in the existing healthcare system. A comprehensive review of related literature regarding the usability of access control models in the study and the potential of blockchain technology in the healthcare system is also essential. Blockchain technology provides features that enhance the accessibility and immutability of the healthcare system and to the stakeholders. The research underscores the paramount importance of integrating blockchain, access control, and security measures to safeguard privacy in the system. The implication of the integration of blockchain is seamless, secure, and patient-centric which has a great potential to contribute to improving the digitalization of healthcare quality of services in the healthcare system.