Towards a Systemic Approach to Knowledge Integration in Learning

Health Ecosystems: AI and DLT Perspectives

Nabil Georges Badr

Higher Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

Keywords: Learning Healthcare Systems, Distributed Ledger Technology, Artificial Intelligence.

Abstract: A Learning Health System (LHS) is an essential paradigm for addressing the evolving complexities of

healthcare systems, fostering continuous improvement, adaptability, and stakeholder collaboration. By

integrating knowledge management with technological advancements, LHS enhances data-driven decision-

making and the responsiveness of healthcare interventions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a

powerful tool within Learning Health Systems, yet its evolving nature presents challenges related to ethical,

traceable, and trustworthy data management. Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers immutable and

transparent data governance, yet its full potential remains unrealized due to the absence of integrated

frameworks that could reinforce accountability and reliability in AI-driven processes. Addressing this gap is

critical for developing robust, ethical, and efficient healthcare solutions. This paper examines the synergistic

potential of AI and DLT within LHS, proposing a framework that leverages systematic knowledge integration,

predictive analytics, and proactive interventions. By harnessing AI-driven automation, IoT-enabled data

collection, and the secure, decentralized architecture of DLT, LHS can advance evidence-based healthcare,

mitigate disparities, and promote equitable access to high-quality care.

1 INTRODUCTION

A Learning Health System (LHS) is a vital approach

for addressing the evolving complexities of

contemporary healthcare systems. It emphasizes

continuous enhancement, adaptability, and

cooperation among stakeholders, including

healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, and

community members. The effectiveness of an LHS

relies on the integration and management of

knowledge. By systematically generating, sharing,

and applying insights, the LHS supports evidence-

based practices, advances predictive analytics, and

drives proactive interventions. Utilizing data-driven

insights and fostering innovation, an LHS strives to

improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and

ensure equitable access to quality care. Technological

advancements, like Internet of Things (IoT) and

Artificial Intelligence (AI), play a crucial role in this

integration. Using technology and automation

artifacts, data elements are organized, then

transformed into information. Closing the cycle,

newly acquired explicit knowledge converts to tacit,

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restarting the cycle of renewable knowledge, thus

growing the skills and capabilities of the stakeholder

actors through knowledge integration. For instance,

integrated knowledge can inform predictive models

for disease outbreaks or environmental hazards,

empowering smart cities to proactively address public

health challenges while promoting equity,

sustainability, and improved health outcomes. Smart

sensors can monitor environmental conditions, detect

emergencies, and provide real-time data to both

public health and safety agencies. Predictive analytics

can identify trends and potential risks, enabling

coordinated responses. This interconnected approach

not only improves individual and community safety

but also fosters resilience and sustainability (Badr et

al., 2023).

We investigate the possible value creation of

joining AI to Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)

as applied to the complex health service ecosystem.

DLT might track an immutable attribute for

preserving identity of sources of truth, without

maintaining an inherent level or trust in the

information collected and managed by AI (Pandl et

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Towards a Systemic Approach to Knowledge Integration in Learning Health Ecosystems: AI and DLT Perspectives.

DOI: 10.5220/0013657100004000

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In Proceedings of the 17th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management (IC3K 2025) - Volume 2: KEOD and KMIS, pages

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al., 2020). Through this synthesis, we aim to advance

the discourse on intelligent health systems capable of

co-creating value, fostering systemic learning, and

responding effectively to present and future public

health challenges. We treat our concept of LHS as an

ecosystem with interconnected and adaptive

elements, decentralized and diverse components that

evolve based on interaction and feedback.

2 BACKGROUND

2.1 Visions of a Learning Health System

Public health relies on service intelligence to

transform data into knowledge integration to power

learning healthcare systems. In general, knowledge

management focuses on the collection, storage,

dissemination, and utilization of knowledge within an

organization or system, enabling informed decision-

making and continuous learning. For instance, in a

public health ecosystem, knowledge management

facilitates the integration of patient data, research

findings, and operational insights across healthcare

networks. This allows service providers to tailor

interventions, improve service delivery, and address

population-specific needs effectively.

A Learning Health System integrates diverse data

sources to drive knowledge creation, inform policy

decisions, and enhance operational processes

(Easterling et al., 2022). The concept of a Learning

Health System revolves around creating a continuous

cycle of learning and improvement in healthcare

(Figure 1).

Figure 1: Conceptual Representation of Knowledge Cycles

Learning Health System.

It integrates data collection, analysis, and application

to enhance patient outcomes and system efficiency

(Yano et al., 2021). The LHS operates through

iterative cycles, often described as "Practice to

Data," "Data to Knowledge," and "Knowledge to

Practice." This means that real-world healthcare

practices generate data, which is analysed to produce

actionable knowledge, and this knowledge is then

applied back into practice.

The implementation of an LHS offers significant

benefits, including strengthened disease prevention

efforts, evidence-based policy formulation, and

improved health outcomes for populations.

Introducing an LHS has the potential to revolutionize

public health practices. To unlock this potential,

stakeholders across the public health ecosystem must

take coordinated action. Essential steps include

investing in advanced informatics infrastructure,

prioritizing the development of a skilled workforce,

establishing comprehensive data governance

frameworks, and creating incentives to support LHS

implementation and growth. By addressing these

critical areas, public health systems can evolve to

become more adaptive, efficient, and impactful in

achieving better health outcomes for all (Tenenbaum,

2024). Therefore, the production of useful, renewable

knowledge (Badr et al., 2020) that is required for

timely and effective decision-making. In context,

knowledge management in the healthcare sector

exhibits the full lifecycle of knowledge production

from knowledge creation, acquisition and storage

(Florio, 2019) for sharing, decision-making and

application of ethically sound knowledge translation

(Mutashar, 2024). The latter must be manifested

through measures of knowledge protection that drive

equity (Badr et al., 2023) and intellectual property

safeguards (Zhang et al., 2024).

To accelerate learning within a Healthcare

system, envisioning a closed-loop process is key. This

approach ensures the integration of truthful

information to enable timely decision-making,

enhance stakeholder collaboration, and foster

interoperability. Crucially, it also maintains

transparency and trust in the shared knowledge.

Potential elements of acceleration include integrated

data systems, creating platforms where diverse data

sources—like patient records, environmental health

data, and research findings—are unified and

accessible for analysis. Advanced analytics leverage

2.2 Potential of DLT in Healthcare KM

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) refers to a

decentralized system of electronic records that

enables independent entities to reach consensus on a

shared ledger without relying on a central authority

(Rauchs et al., 2018). Unlike traditional databases,

DLT systems maintains data across multiple nodes.

These systems typically employ cryptographic

techniques, consensus algorithms, and immutable

data structures to validate and secure transactions

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(Zheng et al., 2017). DLT systems serve as

“consensus machines” that facilitate secure,

transparent, and tamper-resistant data exchange

across distributed environments (König & Neumaier,

2023). Key functionalities include decentralized data

validation, whereby, transactions are verified through

consensus mechanisms eliminating the need for

centralized oversight. Once recorded, data entries are

cryptographically linked and cannot be altered

retroactively, ensuring auditability and trust

(Immutable Recordkeeping). Programmable logic

(Smart Contracts) is embedded in the ledger to

automate processes such as access control, asset

transfers, and compliance enforcement (Christidis &

Devetsikiotis, 2016).

Despite its challenges in scalability,

interoperability, and regulatory uncertainty ongoing

research and hybrid architectures—such as

combining DLT with federated learning or semantic

ontologies are improving the potential in enhancing

data integrity, provenance, and accessibility across

sectors such as healthcare, finance, and supply chain

management (Antal et al., 2021; König & Neumaier,

2023). Its effectiveness in knowledge management is

particularly evident by maintaining a tamper-proof

history of transactions, DLT ensures that knowledge

assets remain authentic and verifiable (Ferraiolo et

al., 2021). Attribute-based access models integrated

with DLT allow for granular, policy-driven sharing of

sensitive data across organizational boundaries

(DeFranco et al., 2024). Emerging frameworks

leverage DLT to construct distributed knowledge

graphs, enabling consistent and trustworthy

knowledge sharing in decentralized systems (Zaarour

et al., 2024).

2.3 AI in Healthcare KM

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the design and

development of computational systems capable of

performing tasks that typically require human

intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, perception,

and decision-making (Russell & Norvig, 2021). AI

systems operate through algorithms that enable

machines to analyze data, recognize patterns, and

adapt to new information.

AI significantly enhances both data management

and knowledge management (KM) by automating

processes, improving accuracy, and enabling

intelligent decision support. AI systems naturally

excel in processing structured and unstructured data,

extracting relevant insights from diverse sources such

as documents, images, and speech (Sterne &

Davenport, 2024). Natural language processing

(NLP) and machine learning (ML) algorithms play a

critical role in generating metadata and organizing

data assets to improve discoverability (Taherdoost &

Madanchian, 2023). Despite its transformative

impact on knowledge management (KM), AI faces

persistent challenges, including issues with data

quality, integration, user trust, and ethical concerns

such as algorithmic bias and privacy. These barriers

can hinder adoption and system reliability.

Nevertheless, AI continues to advance as a core

component of KM systems, offering scalable,

intelligent, and adaptive solutions tailored to the

demands of complex, data-driven environments.

Empirical studies and industry applications

demonstrate that AI is highly effective in

transforming knowledge management (KM)

practices. AI was reported to enhance the speed and

precision of knowledge discovery, substantially

reducing time spent searching for information and

enabling more informed decision-making (Davenport

& Kirby, 2016). By automating routine KM tasks, AI

liberates human resources to focus on strategic and

creative work (Vadari & Desik, 2021).

The advancement of AI and its integration within

Learning Health Systems (LHS) present significant

opportunities for rapid learning cycles and value

creation. However, the inherently probabilistic and

evolving nature of AI poses challenges to ensuring

ethical, traceable, and trustworthy information

handling. AI and machine learning to process

information rapidly, uncover patterns, and predict

outcomes. Collaborative networks encourage

partnerships across disciplines and institutions to

share knowledge and resources effectively.

3 TOWARDS ACCELERATING

LEARNING HEALTH SYSTEMS

In a learning healthcare system, there must be a clear

cycle of information exchange between practice and

research. The system capitalizes on advancements in

health information technology and the expanding

health data infrastructure to access and utilize

evidence in real time. Simultaneously, it extracts

insights from real-world care delivery processes,

fostering innovation in care practices and driving

health system transformation through rigorous

research.

3.1 Adaptability and Scalability

Artificial Intelligence (AI) empowers data-driven

decision-making in healthcare by transforming vast,

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complex datasets into actionable insights that

enhance clinical, operational, and strategic outcomes.

Integrating consolidated and amalgamated

information from different sources in a decentralized

infrastructure may introduce ambiguity and lack the

transparency necessary to instil trust in the decisions.

Through advanced machine learning algorithms,

AI systems analyse structured and unstructured

data—from electronic health records and sensor

inputs to genomic sequences and social

determinants—to uncover patterns, predict trends,

and recommend interventions with speed and

precision. This analytical capability supports real-

time decision support, personalized treatment plans,

and resource optimization, facilitating a shift from

reactive care to anticipatory and adaptive health

management.

AI continuously learns from emerging data, it

strengthens feedback loops and enhances the agility

of decision-making across the Learning Health

System, paving the way for more responsive,

equitable, and evidence-informed healthcare

delivery. Such LHS must be designed to operate at

various levels, from individual organizations to

national healthcare systems, ensuring adaptability

and scalability.

3.2 Collaboration and Interoperability

We expect AI to enhance systems interoperability by

enabling communication and data exchange across

diverse platforms and applications. Advanced

techniques like data mapping and transformation

allow AI algorithms to convert information into

formats compatible with different systems,

addressing challenges like data silos and inconsistent

standards (Nilsson et al., 2024). Natural Language

Processing (NLP) further supports interoperability by

extracting structured data from unstructured sources,

such as clinical notes, making integration across

systems more efficient (Dennehy et al., 2023).

Additionally, AI facilitates predictive analytics,

identifying patterns and trends that improve

coordination and decision-making across

interconnected systems. By leveraging these

capabilities, AI drives more cohesive interoperability,

ultimately enhancing outcomes in industries like

healthcare.

3.3 Transparency and Trust

Illustrative to the complexity of knowledge

production and management, numerous attributes of

trustworthy AI, including privacy, interpretability,

bias, and fairness, are closely linked. Explainable AI

has the potential to overcome this issue and can be a

step towards trustworthy AI (Markus et al., 2021).

Building trustworthy and explainable AI (XAI) in

healthcare systems is still in its early stages (Albahri

et al., 2023). Where explainability is the process by

which the AI model derives its output can be

presented so that users can understand it (Samek et

al., 2017). Explainable AI (XAI) for example is a set

of tools and frameworks to help the user understand

and interpret predictions made by machine learning

models. Explainable AI (XAI) is a growing field that

aims to make AI models more understandable. In

Healthcare, XAI aims to make AI system decision-

making processes more transparent, allowing users to

trust, understand, and manage AI. AI-driven models

used in diagnosing diseases or suggesting treatment

options often leverage XAI to help physicians

understand the basis of their recommendations.

Hospitals can use explainable AI for cancer detection

and treatment, where algorithms show the reasoning.

This is done by providing clear explanations of how

AI models make decisions or predictions.

3.4 Automation and Efficiency

Healthcare providers may now increase operational

efficiency, precision, and the fundamental building

blocks of decision-making processes thanks to the

combination of AI algorithms, machine learning

paradigms, and deep learning methodologies. AI is

assisting medical professionals and life sciences

organizations in improving early illness detection and

intervention. AI technology (with machine learning

capabilities) can identify disparities (e.g., housing

conditions, food insecurity, transportation issues) that

negatively impact the ability to find the right patients

for the right trials and assist them in participating

successfully by sifting through unstructured data and

narrative notes. On the other hand, DLT significantly

enhances automation and efficiency within a learning

Healthcare system (Badr, 2019).

3.5 Ethical and Secure Learning

Ethical manipulation of data components would

involve user engagement, full disclosure and

feedback on justifiable use of information (Badr et al.,

2021). By using AI technologies, healthcare

professionals and academics may more effectively

assess unfair inequities and assist communities and

providers in creating solutions that improve health

equality by connecting them to community resources,

treatment alternatives, and access to care. When

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maintained, the trustworthy nature of AI systems is

complemented by their responsible use and

application. AI systems are not intrinsically

dangerous or harmful; rather, their potential for harm

depends largely on the context in which they are used.

In simpler terms, we must be able to trust the

accuracy, veracity and accuracy of the data feeding

the knowledge production cycle, entering the cycle at

any point.

3.6 Continuous Feedback for

Improvement

Closing the cycle, newly acquired explicit knowledge

converts to tacit, restarting the cycle of renewable

knowledge, thus growing the skills and capabilities of

the stakeholder actors through knowledge integration

(Badr et al., 2020). Parenthetically, the evolution of

knowledge in public health is a model where two

principles collide: the need to have integral

information for decision-making and the necessity to

maintain ethical boundaries of privacy (Badr et al.,

2021). Aside from the noble goal of public safety,

these tools must be ethically compliant to ensure that

no "harm is done" to fundamental ethical principles

that must protect individuals' autonomy, privacy, and

non-discrimination today (Badr et al., 2021).

3.7 AI – DLT Synergistic Advantage

The lack of a robust framework for maintaining

transparency, accountability, and immutability in AI-

driven data processes creates risks of compromised

data integrity and trust. DLT offers deterministic and

immutable capabilities that could address these

challenges, there is a need for effective integration of

DLT into AI-driven systems.

However, the absence of standardized pathways

for utilizing smart contracts and leveraging DLT's

capabilities to track sources of truth and ensure data

security further complicates the creation of ethical

and reliable Learning Health Systems. This gap

highlights the need for a framework that synergizes

DLT's transparency and AI's analytical power to

support ethical, efficient, and trustworthy healthcare

solutions.

Recent studies highlight the transformative

potential of DLT, particularly blockchain, in

healthcare and AI applications. For instance,

blockchain is being explored for enhancing data

security, interoperability, and patient privacy (Bundi

et al., 2023). It offers decentralized and immutable

data management, which is crucial for handling

sensitive health records and AI-driven analytics

(Drosatos & Kaldoudi, 2019). Key applications

include Secure Data Sharing, where Blockchain

facilitates secure and interoperable health data

exchange, enabling AI models to access reliable

datasets for training and predictions. On the other

hand, the regulatory requirements of Patient Consent

Management can be addressed through DLT’s Smart

contracts ensure transparent and automated consent

processes (Plenk et al., 2019).

By ensuring secure, decentralized, and tamper-

proof data management, DLT minimizes the need for

manual interventions, streamlining processes like

patient record updates and medical supply tracking.

Smart contracts, a feature of DLT, automate complex

workflows such as insurance claims processing,

reducing administrative burdens and accelerating

operations. Its interoperability enables data sharing

across healthcare providers, researchers, and patients,

eliminating redundancies and fostering collaboration.

Furthermore, DLT offers transparent traceability for

clinical trials and treatments, ensuring accountability

and improving trust. With reduced operational costs

and enhanced data handling efficiency, DLT plays a

pivotal role in enabling real-time analytics and

personalized care, driving better patient outcomes and

operational excellence.

Continuous feedback and improvement in a

learning healthcare system can be revolutionized by

the synergy of DLT and AI. DLT ensures that

healthcare data is securely stored and transparently

shared, enabling stakeholders to access immutable

records for analysis and collaboration. This

decentralized data structure allows real-time feedback

loops between researchers, providers, and patients,

ensuring that insights are consistently integrated into

practice. AI enhances this process by analysing large

datasets, identifying patterns, and generating

actionable recommendations for care improvement.

Together, DLT and AI enable dynamic updates to

protocols, personalized treatment plans, and efficient

resource allocation, fostering an ecosystem that

adapts and evolves in response to new evidence,

ultimately driving better health outcomes and

operational efficiency.

4 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

A learning health system is designed to detect,

validate, and respond to public health threats while

continuously improving through feedback and

analytics. This enables proactive responses to health

emergencies, such as outbreaks or contamination

events. A LHS is structured to detect, validate, and

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respond to health threats such as outbreaks or

contamination, while continuously refining its

processes through feedback and analytics. This

proactive approach integrates systematic workflows

centred on monitoring, validation, decision-making,

and adaptive learning (Gheibi et al., 2021).

In the healthcare system, the integration of these

workflows enables rapid advancements in clinical

outcomes and operational efficiency. For example,

the use of AI and big data in disease outbreak

monitoring can expand into broader applications like

personalized medicine, predictive diagnostics, and

real-time hospital resource management. The

continuous feedback loops and analytics-driven

adjustments ensure that the system learns from every

case, refining its processes to deliver better care over

time. By integrating AI and DLT, healthcare systems

can accelerate learning, enhance efficiency, and

improve patient outcomes. Therefore, accelerating

learning within a healthcare system involves applying

principles that enhance the speed and effectiveness of

knowledge acquisition, decision-making, and system

improvement.

DLT and AI are transformative forces in

accelerating Learning Healthcare Systems (LHS).

DLT, such as blockchain, ensures secure, transparent,

and decentralized data sharing across healthcare

networks. This technology addresses critical

challenges like data integrity, privacy, and

interoperability, enabling collaboration among

stakeholders, including healthcare providers,

researchers, and patients. By creating immutable

records, DLT fosters trust and accountability, which

are essential for advancing LHS. AI complements

DLT by analysing vast datasets to uncover patterns,

predict outcomes, and optimize decision-making

processes. In LHS, AI-powered tools enhance

diagnostics, personalize treatments, and streamline

administrative tasks. For example, machine learning

algorithms can identify trends in patient data,

enabling proactive interventions and improving

population health management. AI also supports real-

time monitoring through wearable devices and

telemedicine platforms, enhancing patient

engagement and accessibility. The integration of DLT

and AI creates a synergistic ecosystem where data-

driven insights and secure information exchange

drive continuous learning and improvement. DLT

ensures that data shared across the system remains

tamper-proof and accessible, while AI transforms this

data into actionable knowledge. Together, they

enable LHS to adapt to emerging challenges, innovate

care delivery, and reduce inefficiencies.

We can therefore exemplify our model in a

simple, practical, and comprehensive knowledge

management life cycle model (KMC). Building on

the harmonization concept from Heisig, P. (2009) and

following the example of Evans and Ali’s (2013), we

suggest a model for Conceptual KMC Integration in

Learning Health Systems. Each stage is powered by

technologies such AI and DLT. We further explain

essential principles for accelerating learning

healthcare systems (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Conceptual KMC Integration in Learning Health

Systems (By author inspired by Evans and Ali’s (2013).

We envision the following: In the Identify/Create

phase, AI facilitates real-time analytics and predictive

modeling, enabling timely insights, while DLT

ensures data integrity and origin traceability,

reinforcing trust in the foundational data layer. The

Store & Share stage emphasizes interoperability and

collaboration; AI offers transparent insights and

process automation, whereas DLT provides

decentralized data governance and transparency,

securing seamless and accountable data exchange. As

knowledge is Used/Applied, ethical considerations

come to the forefront—AI systems are designed to

minimize bias and enhance fairness, and DLT ensures

compliance and auditability, safeguarding ethical

data use across stakeholders. Before the cyclical

iteration, in the phase Learn & Improve, AI analyzes

outcomes and feedback to refine predictions and

actions, while DLT maintains a transparent history of

interactions, enabling robust traceability and systemic

evaluation. Together, these stages exemplify a

dynamic learning cycle, where AI and DLT operate

Identify / Create

Data-Driven Decision Making

(AI) Real-time analytics & predictive modelling

(DLT) Ensure the integrity & security of data used in AI models

Store / Share

Collaboration / Interoperability / Transparency

Trust / Automation / Efficiency

(AI) Transparent insights & automation of processes

(DLT) Enhance interoperability; Transparency and Accountability

Use / Apply

Ethical and Secure

(AI) Prioritize ethical use (fairness and bias reduction)

(DLT) Ensures compliance & Ethical use

Learn & Improve

Continuous Feedback and Improvement

(AI) Analyse feedback from outcomes and experiences

(DLT) Provide transparent record of all interactions and outcomes

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in synergy to support adaptive decision-making,

ethical data stewardship, and sustainable innovation

in healthcare systems.

5 CONTRIBUTION AND FUTURE

RESEARCH

This paper advances the discourse on systemic

knowledge integration in Learning Health Systems by

proposing a novel framework that synergizes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Distributed Ledger

Technology (DLT). It contributes to the field by

conceptualizing an approach that addresses the dual

challenges of data governance and dynamic

knowledge generation within healthcare

environments. Specifically, the integration of

immutable DLT architectures with predictive and

adaptive AI workflows offers a blueprint for

designing transparent, interoperable, and responsive

health systems. The framework operationalizes

foundational principles of trust, collaboration, and

continual learning—core tenets of sustainable

LHSs—while aligning with broader goals of

equitable care and system resilience.

DLT and AI are pivotal in fostering collaboration

within a Learning Healthcare system (LHS). Several

applications of AI in healthcare are focused on

enabling caregivers to better care for patients in order

to improve the quality of care (Badr, 2022). DLT

provides secure, transparent, and decentralized data-

sharing capabilities, which create a trusted

environment for stakeholders such as healthcare

providers, researchers, and patients to exchange

information without compromising data privacy or

integrity. This secure framework is complemented by

AI, which processes vast amounts of data to uncover

patterns, predict outcomes, and personalize

interventions, thereby enhancing decision-making

(Badr, 2022). Together, DLT and AI promote

continuous learning through knowledge integration

and feedback loops, enabling dynamic responses to

emerging health challenges. Their synergy fuels co-

creation and innovation in healthcare delivery,

ultimately building a more resilient and patient-

centred ecosystem (Badr et al., 2021).

Future research ought to focus on operationalizing

this conceptual model within real-world healthcare

settings and diverse sociotechnical ecosystems.

Exploratory studies are needed to evaluate the

model’s scalability, performance, and regulatory

compliance across heterogeneous infrastructures and

stakeholder groups. Empirical investigations into the

implementation of AI-DLT synergy in patient

consent management, adaptive diagnostics, and inter-

organizational knowledge exchange will help

validate its practical utility. Additionally,

interdisciplinary inquiry into behavioral,

organizational, and systemic barriers to adoption can

inform strategies for stakeholder engagement, trust-

building, and ethical design. Expanding this model to

encompass Smart Cities and global health networks

may further uncover its potential for promoting

equity, sustainability, and personalized “care at

scale”.

Disclosure of Interests. Author has no competing

interests to declare that are relevant to the content of

this article.

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