AI- and Blockchain-Enabled Digital Healthcare Integration for Interoperable Medical Records in India
摘要
The Holistic Health Integration (HHI) project is an innovative initiative that leverages advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and natural language processing (NLP) to develop a secure, interoperable, and scalable medical record system. Its primary aim is to bridge the gap between the Indian System of Medicine (ISM)—including Ayurveda, Siddha, and other traditional practices—and modern allopathic healthcare. By creating a unified health information infrastructure, HHI enables seamless integration of diverse medical records, ensuring continuity of care and more comprehensive diagnostics. Preliminary outcomes from the project indicate significant improvements in healthcare accessibility, particularly in rural and underserved regions. The system reduces redundant diagnostic testing by providing real-time access to patient histories across medical systems. Moreover, AI-driven analytics enhance clinical decision-making by correlating data from traditional and modern medical sources, leading to better diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatment recommendations. The proposed work also promotes patient empowerment through secure, blockchain-backed data ownership, allowing individuals to control and share their health records as needed. Despite its promising results, the HHI model faces challenges in standardizing data across diverse systems, ensuring policy compliance, and scaling the infrastructure nationwide. Nonetheless, it represents a transformative approach to inclusive, technology-driven healthcare in India and potentially beyond.