Prospects for applying distributed database technology in medical property resources management within military health care

Abstract

When considering the problems of digital transformation of various spheres of life support for the country and maintaining the defense capability of the state, it seems advisable to focus on the most effective digital technologies. Among them, in the context of an increasing risk of cyber threats, blockchain technology, which has a promisingly increasing potential for information security and demonstrates dynamic development in many areas of socio-economic life, primarily attracts at- tention. The article discusses the historical aspects of the development of blockchain tech- nology, presents the results of a study of its main characteristics, international and domestic experience of application, and also presents prospects for implementa- tion in the management of medical property resources. It has been determined that in the context of using distributed database technology in the field of military healthcare, the preferred solution is to use a closed type of blockchain, characterized by a high degree of digital security and scalability. Based on the results obtained during the study, the main advantages and limita- tions of implementing distributed database technology within military healthcare were highlighted. It has been determined that in order to increase the efficiency of the medical ser- vice, it is promising to build a single digital loop for managing medical property resources on the basis of blockchain technology in accordance with the territorial medical support system. It is concluded that digital transformation through the integration of blockchain technology into the practical activities of a medical service can be an effective tool for optimizing the processes of managing medical property resources. However, further comprehensive study of this issue is required, as well as justification and development of possible modifications of existing digital solutions, taking into ac- count the needs of military healthcare and the need to rationalize the provision of medical equipment to assigned contingents.