Final Paper IEEE
Final Paper IEEE
4th Aditya Jaikumar Sharma 5th Atharva Dinesh Phatak 6th Parth Ravindra Sawant
dept. of Computer Engineering dept. of Computer Engineering dept. of Computer Engineering
JSPM’s RSCOE JSPM’s RSCOE JSPM’s RSCOE
Pune, India Pune, India Pune, India
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I. I NTRODUCTION
Any decent healthcare system has a set of standards: access A procedure focused on improving the overall system by
to healthcare provided must be easily accessible, affordable, enhancing the six pillars of quality – to ensure safe, patient-
and enabling its sustainability in a long-term measure. One centric, timely, effective, equitable, and efficient care. With
major problem with the current healthcare system is how major emphasis on Evidence Based Medicine, this approach
tightly and intricately intertwined it is with public and pri- encourages a paradigm shift toward developing a system
vate healthcare providers that have their set of directives designed to generate and apply evidence-based insights that
and guidelines on how services are accorded to individuals inform healthcare decisions for both patients and providers,
[1]. The fragmentation creates discontinuities in the medical thereby promoting quality and safety in healthcare. In this
record, leading to potential errors, which are very dangerous paper, we strive to encompass all these modules to formulate
in such a sensitive field. These, in turn, mandate the need for a working system that adheres to the Pillars of Quality and
an integrated, centralized framework that collaborates among accounts for all the changes that the new technology has
service providers. brought forth.
There have been numerous research conducted on how Our system integrates best practices in telemedicine, Health
effective the system that is being used to deliver the services Information Exchanges (HIE), Artificial Intelligence, Virtual
to a patient are. As discussed in [2] which estimated a Nursing, Wearable Devices, Electronic Health Records (EHR),
whopping 98,000 patients die annually because of all humane Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and ERP integration [3].
errors, thereby shedding light on a call for action to improve The degree to which respective governing authorities influence
the quality of the service that is currently being imparted. the system varies by country and legal framework (e.g., the
National Health Authority (NHA) in India plays a crucial role • Limited Physical Examination: The absence of physical
in healthcare governance) [4]. However, things like the security examinations does limit the diagnosing capability of the
of data, patient privacy, interoperability, and compliance with clinician. [12]
regulatory standards-all norms as far as topics dealing with
critical data like medical records-will be spoken to along the B. Health Information Exchanges (HIE)
way. Modernizing healthcare necessitates migrating from paper-
based records to digital workflows. Data interoperability, or the
II. PATIENT-C ENTRIC A PPROACH electronic transfer and sharing of data among organizations, is
It involves understanding how patients view and recognize critical in modern healthcare [13]. Research indicates that over
their values and establishes a partnership between health 70% of patients use multiple healthcare facilities, necessitating
providers and patients along with their families. Thus, the efficient data storage, retrieval, and sharing [14]. Data security
approach places the patient in the driving seat in care decisions measures such as encryption, two-factor authentication, and
and aligns medical practices with the patient’s preference and adherence to local cybersecurity recommendations are essen-
needs [5]. tial [15].
The other standards of quality are automatically achieved Pros:
by following the patient-centered approach, which reinforces • Improved Care Coordination: HIE allows for seamlessly
effectiveness and efficiency due to improved communication sharing patient data across institutes, enhancing care
[6]. The communication between the patient and the practi- coordination and reducing redundant tests and treatments
tioner will improve the decision making, information sharing, [13].
relationship establishing, and educating the patient to ensure • Cost Reduction: HIE lowers healthcare utilization, mak-
timely and safe treatment [7]. The patients, by knowing their ing services more accessible [16].
symptoms and taking necessary precautions, achieve better
Cons:
navigation through health care [8].
• Data Privacy Concerns: Despite security measures, data
III. T HE T ECHNOLOGY AT A G LANCE breaches and unauthorized access remain risks [13].
To avoid over extending the scope of the paper, we have • Inconsistent Data Standards: Variation in data standards
discussed every technology along with its implication in the among providers can lead to discrepancies [17].
context of our system which aims to create a framework that
C. Electronic Health Records (EHR)
adapts to the changing technology in the healthcare sector.
With the digitalization and modernization of every sector,
A. Telemedicine healthcare is no exception. Such transformation play a crucial
As defined in [9] telemedicine is “the incorporation of role in ensuring that the services being given are up to the
electronic information and communication technologies to standard. One such technique is the EHR - a systematic
deliver the healthcare services when distance separates the electronic collection of health information about patients such
participants”. Telemedicine has become indispensable when as medication orders, medical history, laboratory results, radi-
it comes to linking the clinicians and the patients [10]. ology reports, vital signs, and the clinicians notes. [18]
Telemedicine application can broadly be categorized into one Incorporation of EHR with the current system ensures that
of these two types: ”real-time” and ”store-and-forward.” The the healthcare organizations can achieve a holistic view of
Real-time approach enables for an immediate communication the entire process and carter to the effective and precise
between the healthcare providers and their patients via phone medication of the patient, hence reducing the expenditure
or video conferencing. Whilst, the store-and-forward methods that is needed to be incurred by the patient in order to
involves the use of gathered data, such as medical images or get his medical track history upon switching to a different
vital statistics, and sending them to healthcare professionals service provider. [19] This will also serve to highlight the
for evaluation at a later stage [11]. opportunities for the healthcare service providers to cut down
Pros: on the cost. [20]
• Increased Accessibility: Telemedicine promotes access Pros:
by reducing the burden of travel, enables self-care, and • Enhanced Patient Care and Safety: EHRs offer up-to-date
improves equity in access to health. patient data, facilitating improved treatment [21].
• Cost Efficiency: Minimizes travel costs to enable the • Cost Reduction: Streamlined data exchange minimizes
delivery of services, which is a way of reducing expenses costs for both patients and providers [22].
for both patients and providers in telemedicine. Cons:
Cons: • Implementation Costs and Training: Initial setup and
• Technology Limitations: Can pose challenges for indi- training for EHRs can be costly and disruptive [23].
viduals with limited access to the internet or devices, • Data Privacy Concerns: The digitization of health records
potentially excluding certain populations from receiving raises security risks, such as unauthorized access and data
care. breaches [24].
D. Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
EMR is similar to EHR with the main difference being,
EMR is used by a single organization to store data about a
patient. [25] Hence, an EHR is a comprehensive report of the
patient’s health whilst the EMR refers to the narrower view
of Patient’s medical history.
Pros: Improved Data Quality: EMRs improve the accuracy
and timeliness of patient data [26].
Cons: Training Requirement: Working with EMRs requires
significant training [27].
E. Virtual Nurse
Chronic illness such as heart disease, hypertension, and
diabetes often require continuous if not frequent monitoring
to ensure the wellness of the patient so, that their conditions
do not deteriorate even further. [28] This constant need for
observation requires for the hiring of a professional healthcare
provider often in the form of a nurse. Hiring a dedicated
professional is often a big financial burden for the patient.
Implementing an AI-powered virtual nurse could enhance
the patient experience by providing personalized care. This Fig. 2. System Diagram
system would assist both doctors and patients by effectively
addressing potential hazards through evidence-based treatment
[29]. By actively monitoring all bodily signals during treat- The integration of data from virtual nursing, and telemedicine
ment, the virtual nurse can help make informed decisions that allows the HIE to monitor in real time and make personalized
contribute to the patient’s overall well-being [30]. adjustments to care. For instance, wearable devices monitor
Pros: the patient’s vitals and update the healthcare professional in
real time or may be quite crucial to monitor chronic conditions
• Personalized Care: Treatment is tailored according to a
or high-risk patients remotely. Virtual nurse services, on the
patient’s vitals and symptoms [31].
other hand, use AI in providing personalized automated care
• Cost Savings: Reduces the need for in-person consulta-
recommendations that ensure timely guidance is accorded
tions and professional hiring [32].
to the patients and monitoring without necessarily having
Cons: consultations face-to-face.
• Reduced Human Interaction: Lack of face-to-face inter- The system integrates ERP to manage resources and
action may affect patient satisfaction [33]. comply with regulations. This is a back-end feature that
• Technology Dependency: System downtime can disrupt smoothes operation efficiency in managing the resources at the
care [34]. healthcare network right from staffing to inventory. In addition,
compliance with standards pertaining to data privacy and
IV. P ROPOSED S YSTEM
security is guaranteed through strict adherence to regulatory
The system diagram depicts the integrated healthcare model, requirements, such as compliance with requirements by the
which is designed through various digital health technologies National Health Authority (NHA), where applicable. In sum,
that make patient care and handling of data easier. EHR and this digitally interconnected environment is patient-centered,
EMR are the central interaction points of the entire architec- with a highlighting emphasis on accessibility and security
ture; they store patient data and medical history. Where the of data while there is efficiency in the delivery of care,
EHR allows more shared data among providers of healthcare, thus reducing the administrative burden from providers of
the EMR offers a more localized view, allowing for easy access healthcare.
to vital information about the patient within the walls of a
single organization. The Patient Portal, connected with both, V. A LGORITHMS U SED IN THE S YSTEM
will permit patients to be able to access their records, manage
their appointments, and access telemedicine services. This is
the bridge to the patient from the provider, allowing the patient
to take more ownership of their personal health information
and engage them further.
On the data-sharing front, the Health Information Ex-
change component provides interoperability and secure trans-
mission of data across a wide variety of healthcare entities.
TABLE I
A LGORITHMS USED IN THE SYSTEM