Data Access and Connectivity
Healthcare Data Sharing and Management: Implementation of Distributive Machine Learning Technology and Blockchain Technology
What If Your Health Data Worked For You?
Lead
Steve Drew
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Data Access and Connectivity
Healthcare Data Sharing and Management: Implementation of Distributive Machine Learning Technology and Blockchain Technology
What If Your Health Data Worked For You?
Lead
Steve Drew
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THE CHALLENGE
Patients currently have limited control over their own health data, relying on Alberta Health Services to manage and protect it. Centralized storage of sensitive information heightens the risk of breaches and cyberattacks, while siloed systems restrict access and hinder collaborative research that could advance population health. Many patients are also concerned about how their data is used or shared without explicit consent, reinforcing the need for more secure, transparent, and patient-centered data management solutions.
THE CHALLENGE
Patients currently have limited control over their own health data, relying on Alberta Health Services to manage and protect it. Centralized storage of sensitive information heightens the risk of breaches and cyberattacks, while siloed systems restrict access and hinder collaborative research that could advance population health. Many patients are also concerned about how their data is used or shared without explicit consent, reinforcing the need for more secure, transparent, and patient-centered data management solutions.
THE CHALLENGE
Patients currently have limited control over their own health data, relying on Alberta Health Services to manage and protect it. Centralized storage of sensitive information heightens the risk of breaches and cyberattacks, while siloed systems restrict access and hinder collaborative research that could advance population health. Many patients are also concerned about how their data is used or shared without explicit consent, reinforcing the need for more secure, transparent, and patient-centered data management solutions.
THE INNOVATION
This concept explores alternate ways to store healthcare data, aimed at improving both data security and accessibility for collaborative research while addressing patient privacy and control over their information.
THE INNOVATION
This concept explores alternate ways to store healthcare data, aimed at improving both data security and accessibility for collaborative research while addressing patient privacy and control over their information.
HOW IT WORKS
This concept is in an exploratory phase, investigating ways to decentralize health data storage and improve secure access. It explores methods for sharing data that prioritize patient privacy and consent, giving patients greater control while enabling safer, more collaborative use of health information.
HOW IT WORKS
This concept is in an exploratory phase, investigating ways to decentralize health data storage and improve secure access. It explores methods for sharing data that prioritize patient privacy and consent, giving patients greater control while enabling safer, more collaborative use of health information.
THE BENEFITS
For Users
For Patients: Increased control and autonomy over personal health data, fostering trust in healthcare practices.
For Researchers: Improved access to healthcare data, enabling collaborative research and new insights into population health trends.
For The System
Enhanced Security: Decentralized data storage may reduce risks associated with centralized systems and lower vulnerability to cyber threats.
Collaboration and Insights: Accessible, ethically-managed health data supports cross-institutional collaboration, leading to broader insights and advancements in healthcare.
Increased Trust: Addressing patient privacy concerns and data transparency could help rebuild trust in healthcare data management practices.
THE BENEFITS
For Users
For Patients: Increased control and autonomy over personal health data, fostering trust in healthcare practices.
For Researchers: Improved access to healthcare data, enabling collaborative research and new insights into population health trends.
For The System
Enhanced Security: Decentralized data storage may reduce risks associated with centralized systems and lower vulnerability to cyber threats.
Collaboration and Insights: Accessible, ethically-managed health data supports cross-institutional collaboration, leading to broader insights and advancements in healthcare.
Increased Trust: Addressing patient privacy concerns and data transparency could help rebuild trust in healthcare data management practices.
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