CVS Health has been granted a patent for a system that securely identifies and processes health data linked to user activities. The method involves detecting health activities, verifying user authorization, and managing access to protected health information through a blockchain-based approach, ensuring secure communication and data handling. GlobalData’s report on CVS Health gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on CVS Health, was a key innovation area identified from patents. CVS Health's grant share as of July 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Health data processing and secure access control system
The granted patent US12068062B2 outlines a computer-implemented method and system for managing health activities and associated protected health information (PHI) using blockchain technology. The method begins with a health activity unit detecting a user's health activity through interactions with a hardware device. Upon detection, a request for a protected health information address is sent to a blockchain health cloud, and the corresponding address is received. The system identifies health data linked to the activity, determines if the user is authorized to access this data, and updates the health activity state accordingly. A smart contract is created within a new data block to control access to the identified health data, which is then propagated across multiple protected health information control units, each associated with different hardware devices.
Additionally, the patent describes the inclusion of multiple interface modules that facilitate interaction with various hardware devices, allowing for a unified user interface that displays updated health activity states. The system can also accommodate delegate access rights for other users, enhancing the flexibility of health data management. The identified health data can be stored and retrieved from both internal and external domains of healthcare entities, ensuring comprehensive access to relevant information. Overall, the patent emphasizes a secure and efficient method for managing health activities and PHI through blockchain technology, promoting user authorization and data integrity across multiple devices.
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