Healthcare Data Security Using AI and Blockchain: Safeguarding Sensitive Information for a Safer Society

The synergy of AI and blockchain presents transformative opportunities, such as enabling secure sharing of medical data across institutions, facilitating research collaborations, and streamlining insurance claims and billing processes. Blockchain technology is known for its secure and transparent data management addresses critical challenges in healthcare data interoperability, security, and privacy. By creating a tamper-proof and decentralized ledger of patient records, medical practitioners can access a patient's comprehensive medical history, leading to more informed decision-making. However, several hurdles including regulatory compliance, technical integration, and ethical concerns must be overcome to fully harness the potential of this combined approach. This chapter explores the current state, usage of blockchain and AI in healthcare, trends of utilizing AI, benefits, challenges, and future prospects of employing AI and blockchain in healthcare, highlighting their potential to reshape the industry's landscape and enhance patient care quality.