Reconstructing Healthcare Foundations: Building Blocks of Federated Systems in Medical Technology

This chapter thoroughly examines the fundamental components necessary to deploy federated healthcare systems effectively. It highlights the importance of decentralized data management and provides an overview of the essential technological prerequisites for federated systems, such as hardware, software, and network requirements. It also offers practical insights into their implementation. The text thoroughly examines critical subjects such as the incorporation of edge devices and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), the considerations regarding privacy and security, and the significance of blockchain technology. The chapter also emphasizes the capacity of federated learning to improve collaborative data analysis and safeguard patient privacy. The authors conduct a systematic literature analysis to examine how federated healthcare systems affect patient outcomes, promote precision medicine, and stimulate healthcare innovation. The discussion on future research areas and current trends offers valuable insights into the potential of federated systems to transform healthcare delivery and data management. It provides a roadmap for their practical application.