WELL-AI Platform: A SMART blockchain solution for eliminating bad medical debt (Preprint)

Abstract

<sec> <title>UNSTRUCTURED</title> Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of existing literature on patient medical debt, exploring its consequences, potential sources of humanitarian assistance, the usual procedures for managing patients with outstanding debt, and the investigation of technological platforms facilitating seamless connections between these entities. The objective is to identify any existing gaps in this process and assess whether a SMART blockchain solution could effectively bridge them. Design/methodology/approach: Bridging the healthcare sector with humanitarian efforts to tackle medical debt presents a multifaceted worldwide dilemma demanding inventive approaches. A systematic analysis of literature utilizing the Scopus database and the PRISMA method was conducted, spanning from 1990 to 2024. Thematic analysis was then employed to organize the findings from the literature. Findings: Despite the array of technological advancements aiding patients in locating resources for alleviating medical debt and its negative implications on both the patient and the hospital system as a whole, a singular, comprehensive blockchain solution with SMART capabilities is yet to emerge. This study advocates for the creation of such a solution to address this gap effectively. Research limitations/implications: It was challenging to restrict the literature review solely to academic peer-reviewed journals of academic significance because of the technical multifaceted nature of the research subject. Practical implications: Assist prospective researchers in establishing a research plan for upcoming investigations. Social implications: Increases the importance of intensified research efforts that connect healthcare and humanitarian fields, with the goal of boosting the societal impact of such efforts on both the physical and mental health of individuals by eradicating medical debt. Originality/value: A comprehensive review was conducted on a total of 358 papers spanning healthcare, humanitarian, and technology domains, resulting in the most extensive literature examination within these sectors. The review of 107 sources of which 62 were academic and 45 were professional, has introduced novel perspectives, offering fresh insights into prospective avenues for research within these fields. Paper type: Systematic Literature Review </sec>

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