A Framework for Securing Saudi Arabian Hospital Industry: Vision-2030 Perspective

Hosam Alhakami^1,*, Abdullah Baz², Mohammad Al-shareef³, Rajeev Kumar⁴, Alka Agrawal⁵, Raees Ahmad Khan⁵
1 Department of Computer Science, College of Computer and Information Systems, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
2 Department of Computer Engineering, College of Computer and Information Systems, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
3 Security Forces Hospital, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
4 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, 226028, Uttar Pradesh, India
5 Department of Information Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, Uttar Pradesh, India
* Corresponding Author: Hosam Alhakami. Email: hhhakam@uqu.edu.sa

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing https://doi.org/10.32604/iasc.2023.021560

Received 07 July 2021; Accepted 10 August 2021; Published online 10 January 2023

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Abstract

Recent transformation of Saudi Arabian healthcare sector into a revenue producing one has signaled several advancements in healthcare in the country. Transforming healthcare management into Smart hospital systems is one of them. Secure hospital management systems which are breach-proof only can be termed as effective smart hospital systems. Given the perspective of Saudi Vision-2030, many practitioners are trying to achieve a cost-effective hospital management system by using smart ideas. In this row, the proposed framework posits the main objectives for creating smart hospital management systems that can only be acknowledged by managing the security of healthcare data and medical practices. Further, the proposed framework will also be helpful in gaining satisfactory revenue from the healthcare sector by reducing the cost and time involved in managing the smart hospital system. The framework is based on a hybrid approach of three key methods which include: employing the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and blockchain methodologies for maintaining the security and privacy of healthcare data and medical practices, and using big data analytics methodology for raising the funds and revenue by managing the bulk volume of healthcare data. Moreover, the framework will also be helpful for both the patients and the doctors, thus enabling the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to meet its goals of Vision-2030 by ensuring low cost, yet credible, healthcare services.