Role of Quantum Communication Protocols in Enabling High-Security Predictive Healthcare Systems
N Sowmya, Sachin P. Patil · 2025
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.