HealthCoin

Abstract

Smart healthcare technologies are of paramount importance due to their potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. They enable the collection and analysis of real-time health data, allowing for early detection and prevention of diseases. Smart technologies facilitate remote patient monitoring, enhancing access to healthcare in underserved areas. This chapter presents an advanced and efficient Solidity-backed blockchain solution for smart healthcare technologies. The proposed system leverages the power of blockchain technology, specifically utilizing the Solidity programming language, to address critical challenges in healthcare data management, security, and transactional efficiency. The research introduces two key components: the HealthCoin token contract and the HealthRecord contract. The HealthCoin contract implements a token economy for healthcare transactions, allowing secure and transparent exchange of value within the healthcare ecosystem. It incorporates innovative features such as token transfers, approvals, and allowances, ensuring seamless interoperability between participants. The HealthRecord contract addresses the critical need for secure and accessible storage of healthcare records on the blockchain. It introduces a novel approach to record management, utilizing a timestamped structure coupled with a private mapping, allowing individuals to store and retrieve their health records efficiently. The novelty of the proposed solution lies in several key aspects. Firstly, the implementation demonstrates the effective utilization of Solidity, a widely adopted programming language for Ethereum smart contracts, to develop robust and scalable blockchain ventures in the healthcare domain. Secondly, the HealthCoin token contract offers a unique value proposition by providing a dedicated token economy designed specifically for healthcare transactions.