Challenges in implementing quantum technology in healthcare systems

Keshavi Killi, Tejeet Reddy Mettu, Jayanthi Srirambhatla +2 more

Aishwarya Sundaram

K. Renuka Devi, H. Vinutha, Prakruthi Pande

The healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advances in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Internet of Medical Things, Cloud Computing, and Digital Health technologies. While these technologies have enabled intelligent healthcare services, the increasing complexity, volume, and heterogeneity of healthcare data pose substantial computational challenges for conventional systems. To address these limitations, Quantum Computing, has emerged as a promising solution. This chapter presents a comprehensive review of the integration of quantum computing and intelligent technologies in smart healthcare systems. It examines the fundamental concepts of quantum computing and explores their applicability in healthcare environments. It also discusses quantum machine learning models for diagnostic support and personalized healthcare. It further investigates emerging applications including drug discovery, genomic analysis and medical image reconstruction. Finally, the challenges, implementation barriers, and future directions are also presented.

N Sowmya, Sachin P. Patil

The integration of quantum communication protocols into cloud-based healthcare systems promises to revolutionize the way sensitive medical data was transmitted, stored, and accessed. As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on cloud infrastructures to manage vast amounts of patient data, the security of this information becomes paramount. Quantum communication offers unprecedented levels of security, utilizing quantum key distribution (QKD) and entanglement-based methods to protect data from interception and unauthorized access. This chapter explores the critical role of quantum communication protocols in securing cloud-based healthcare systems, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by quantum technologies. It examines the need for robust encryption methods to protect sensitive medical data and ensure privacy compliance in the face of evolving cyber threats. The chapter also discusses hybrid quantum-classical systems, which combine the benefits of both quantum and classical protocols to enhance scalability and efficiency in cloud environments. Additionally, the limitations of current quantum hardware, such as photon loss and decoherence, are addressed, along with strategies to mitigate these challenges. The importance of training healthcare professionals and cloud engineers in quantum communication technologies was also emphasized to ensure effective implementation and ongoing maintenance of secure healthcare infrastructures. By highlighting the transformative potential of quantum communication for predictive healthcare models, this chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the future of healthcare security in the cloud.

Supreet Kaur

Morteza SaberiKamarposhti, Kok-Why Ng, Fang-Fang Chua +4 more

As healthcare systems transition into an era dominated by quantum technologies, the need to fortify cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive medical data becomes increasingly imperative. This paper navigates the intricate landscape of post-quantum cryptographic approaches and emerging threats specific to the healthcare sector. Delving into encryption protocols such as lattice-based, code-based, hash-based, and multivariate polynomial cryptography, the paper addresses challenges in adoption and compatibility within healthcare systems. The exploration of potential threats posed by quantum attacks and vulnerabilities in existing encryption standards underscores the urgency of a change in basic assumptions in healthcare data security. The paper provides a detailed roadmap for implementing post-quantum cybersecurity solutions, considering the unique challenges faced by healthcare organizations, including integration issues, budget constraints, and the need for specialized training. Finally, the abstract concludes with an emphasis on the importance of timely adoption of post-quantum strategies to ensure the resilience of healthcare data in the face of evolving threats. This roadmap not only offers practical insights into securing medical data but also serves as a guide for future directions in the dynamic landscape of post-quantum healthcare cybersecurity.