Secured and cloud-based electronic health records by homomorphic encryption algorithm

Abstract

This uses homomorphic encryption in cloud-based platforms to improve electronic health records (EHR) security and accessibility. Protecting sensitive medical data while enabling data processing and analysis is the main goal. The study examines how homomorphic encryption protects EHR data privacy and integrity. Its main purpose is to reduce risks of unauthorized access and data breaches to build trust between healthcare professionals and patients in digital healthcare. The research uses homomorphic encryption to safeguard cloud EHR storage and transmission. Results will highlight the algorithm's influence on data security and computing efficiency, revealing its potential use in healthcare to protect patient privacy and meet regulatory requirements. Results from dataset of patient health metrics show in the 1st instance sample data for 5 instances with ages between 57 to 88, blood pressure (BP) values from 33 to 85, glucose values from 5 to 99, and heart rate values from 24 to 88. In another study of 5 patients, cholesterol levels ranged from 10 to 80 mg/dL, body mass index (BMI) from 10 to 96 kg/m², smoking status from 14 to 79, and medication adherence from 6 to 78%.