Blockchain and artificial intelligence technology in e-Health

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2021 Oct;28(38):52810-52831. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-16223-0. Epub 2021 Sep 2.

Abstract

Blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies are novel innovations in healthcare sector. Data on healthcare indices are collected from data published on Web of Sciences and other Google survey from various governing bodies. In this review, we focused on various aspects of blockchain and artificial intelligence and also discussed about integrating both technologies for making a significant difference in healthcare by promoting the implementation of a generalizable analytical technology that can be integrated into a more comprehensive risk management approach. This article has shown the various possibilities of creating reliable artificial intelligence models in e-Health using blockchain, which is an open network for the sharing and authorization of information. Healthcare professionals will have access to the blockchain to display the medical records of the patient, and AI uses a variety of proposed algorithms and decision-making capability, as well as large quantities of data. Thus, by integrating the latest advances of these technologies, the medical system will have improved service efficiency, reduced costs, and democratized healthcare. Blockchain enables the storage of cryptographic records, which AI needs.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Blockchain; Data security; Electronic health records; e-Health.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Blockchain*
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Humans
  • Technology
  • Telemedicine*