A Secure IoT Ecosystem Framework for Remote Healthcare Delivery in Secluded Regions: Enhancing Efficiency, Privacy, and Scalability
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IoT, Remote Healthcare, Edge Computing, Blockchain, Machine Learning.Abstract
The convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies with healthcare has unlocked transformative potential, particularly for secluded and remote regions where traditional medical infrastructure is scarce. Deployed in a simulated rural healthcare setting, the framework achieves a 40% reduction in data latency, a 65% decrease in bandwidth usage, and near-impenetrable security against cyber threats. By addressing connectivity constraints, resource limitations, and privacy concerns, this work advances IoT healthcare applications, offering a replicable model for underserved communities globally. This paper proposes a secure, scalable IoT ecosystem framework integrating edge computing, block chain security, and machine learning (ML) analytics to enhance operational efficiency and protect sensitive patient data. This paper proposes a secure, scalable IoT ecosystem framework integrating edge computing, block chain security, and machine learning (ML) analytics to enhance operational efficiency and protect sensitive patient data. The study also highlighted three essential pillars, with "privacy" replacing "data protection" to appeal to healthcare audiences concerned with patient confidentiality.
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