# Protocol Roadmap

This protocol roadmap outlines the phased technical transition from traditional centralized electronic health record (EHR) systems to Jori Health’s decentralized, patient-owned platform. The journey begins with the migration of patient records to a centralized repository, leveraging existing government-mandated standards for data export. Next, the focus shifts to empowering patients through the development of the Jori Patient App, enabling secure identity verification and data access. Phase 3 transitions the system to a blockchain-based decentralized EHR, where patients assume ownership and full control of their data. The final phase emphasizes long-term management and continuous improvement of the decentralized system, ensuring security, usability, and adaptability.&#x20;

#### Phase 1: Migrating Data to Jori’s Centralized EHR

The initial phase focuses on building a robust, centralized repository for healthcare data. Jori Health leverages government-mandated standardized data export protocols (BULK FHIR) established during the COVID pandemic to extract patient records from existing EHR systems. This ensures compliance and facilitates seamless integration of data into Jori’s centralized EHR. By consolidating fragmented data into a single, high-quality repository, this phase addresses the inefficiencies of traditional EHR systems and lays the foundation for the patient-centered ecosystem to follow. The centralized EHR serves as the launchpad for patient engagement and decentralized innovation.

#### Phase 2: Patient App and Identity Verification

Building on the centralized EHR, Phase 2 introduces the Jori Patient App as a gateway for patient empowerment. The app is designed to provide patients with secure access to their health records, enabling them to view and manage their data conveniently. A critical component of this phase is identity verification, which uses government-issued IDs, passports, or biometrics to ensure accurate linking of patient records to individual identities. This secure process establishes trust and prevents unauthorized access. By creating a seamless and user-friendly interface for data access, this phase prepares patients for their role as active participants in the decentralized healthcare ecosystem.

#### Phase 3: Bridging to the Decentralized EHR

Phase 3 marks the transition from centralized management to a blockchain-based decentralized EHR. A secure data bridge is implemented, allowing patients to transfer their records from the centralized system to the blockchain. The Jori Patient App plays a central role in this process, enabling patients to confirm their ownership and directly manage their data. Blockchain technology ensures data immutability, transparency, and enhanced security. This transition empowers patients with full control over their health information, laying the groundwork for new decentralized applications and services. The move to decentralization also addresses long-standing issues of data fragmentation, ensuring that patients have a single, unified view of their health records.

#### Phase 4: Ongoing Management and Patient Empowerment

The final phase focuses on sustaining and enhancing the decentralized healthcare ecosystem. Patients can interact with their data on-chain, unlocking opportunities for personalized healthcare services, participation in data marketplaces, and real-time analytics. Continuous updates to the protocol ensure the system remains secure, user-friendly, and adaptable to evolving technological and regulatory landscapes. This phase also emphasizes scalability, enabling Jori Health to expand its offerings and integrate with new applications and services. By prioritizing patient empowerment and system resilience, this phase ensures that the decentralized ecosystem thrives over the long term.

