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A technical blueprint for building a blockchain-based Universal Healthcare ID system using Hyperledger Fabric, Google Cloud, and FHIR interoperability standards
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This article proposes a production-grade Universal Healthcare ID (UHID) architecture designed to solve patient identity fragmentation across the U.S. healthcare system. Using Hyperledger Fabric for decentralized identity anchoring, Google Cloud Platform for healthcare data infrastructure, and FHIR/SMART interoperability standards for EMR integration, the piece outlines a three-layer system for secure patient identity resolution, consent management, and cross-provider healthcare coordination. It also explores governance, HIPAA compliance, auditability, and privacy challenges associated with nationwide healthcare identity infrastructure