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Blockchain in Healthcare Today Platform Approaches Journal
Call for Submissions
Opinions now shape almost every corner of our world—from how policymakers draft legislation and regulators respond to emerging technologies, to how AI systems are governed, ethical norms are negotiated, and health systems adapt to rapid change. In this environment, reasoned, well argued perspectives are not a side note; they are often the spark that reframes a debate, surfaces blind spots, or accelerates responsible innovation. Because of this growing
importance and pervasiveness of opinion Blockchain in Healthcare Today Platform Approaches Journal (BHTY) is bringing editorial viewpoints to the forefront of our publication, positioning them as a central vehicle for thought leadership and meaningful influence across the ecosystem.
BHTY invites clinicians, researchers, technologists, policymakers, and industry leaders to submit Editorials, Op-Eds, Perspectives, and
Opinion pieces for publication in the international, open access, peer reviewed journal. Indexed in PubMed Central/PubMed, Scopus, and DOAJ, SCImago Q3, H-index of 12, your work will reach a global readership and be discoverable across major academic databases and AI-powered research platforms.
Why Submit?
- Free to publish — no APC
- Indexed in PubMed Central, Scopus, DOAJ, and more
- Discoverable by AI research platforms and academic search engines
- Rapid, streamlined review process
- Open access — your work is read worldwide from day
one
- Published under Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0
Format & Guidelines
- Maximum length: 1,500 words (including references)
- References: Required; Vancouver style
format
- Use of AI assistants must be disclosed
- Article types accepted: Editorials, Op-Eds, Perspectives, Opinions, Commentary, Point of View
Plain Language Summary (PLS) — Required
All submissions must
include a Plain Language Summary of 100–150 words, presented with or as 3–5 bullet points. The PLS should state the core argument, its significance to healthcare or life sciences, and the key takeaway for practitioners, policymakers, or the public. Avoid jargon. The PLS will be published with the article and indexed by AI research platforms.
Submission: https://blockchainhealthcaretoday.com/index.php/journal/about/submissions
Featured Call for Papers
BHTY currently has two active Calls for Papers.
Opinion and perspective pieces aligned with either are especially welcome and will be published on a rolling basis.
AI, Machine Learning & Quantum Cryptography
The convergence of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cryptography is poised to fundamentally reshape healthcare data security, diagnostics, and clinical decision-making. BHTY
invites original perspectives on:
- Quantum cryptography and the future of health data security and privacy
- Post-quantum readiness for healthcare IT infrastructure and EHR systems
- AI and machine learning applications in diagnostics, precision medicine, and drug discovery
- Quantum-enhanced algorithms for genomics, imaging, and clinical analytics
- Ethical and regulatory considerations for AI/ML deployment in clinical environments
- Quantum computing’s implications for blockchain and distributed health systems
- Workforce and implementation challenges in
quantum-ready healthcare organizations
Decentralized Science (DeSci) & the Future of Health Research
Decentralized science is redefining how health research is funded, conducted, governed, and shared. BHTY invites bold perspectives on:
- Legal and regulatory frameworks for
DeSci, DAOs, and decentralized clinical trials
- Intellectual property, data ownership, and consent in decentralized research environments
- Tokenized funding models and their impact on research independence and integrity
- Smart contracts in clinical trial coordination, IRB compliance, and adverse event
reporting
- Governance structures for open-source health data and community-driven research
- Jurisdictional challenges in cross-border decentralized health research
- DeSci platforms and real-world adoption: early evidence, lessons, and critical analysis
Open Topics — All Perspectives Welcome
Beyond the featured tracks, BHTY actively seeks timely opinion pieces across all areas at the intersection of blockchain, decentralized technology, AI, and healthcare, including:
- Agentic AI and autonomous decision-making in clinical settings
- Decentralized identity and patient data sovereignty
- Interoperability standards: where are we really?
- US vs. global governance frameworks for decentralized health technologies: divergence, alignment, and what it means for adoption
- Real-world evidence on blockchain adoption — what’s
working, what isn’t
- Platform-based approaches to health equity and access
- Regulatory gaps in decentralized health technologies
- Tokenized incentive models in population health
Submit Your Manuscript
DEADLINE: July 15, 2026
Submit your manuscript:
https://blockchainhealthcaretoday.com/index.php/journal/about/submissions
We look forward to your voice in the conversation.
The Editorial Team
Blockchain in Healthcare Today
(BHTY)
https://blockchainhealthcaretoday.com/index.php/journal
AI Disclosure
This document was drafted with the assistance of Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic. Content was reviewed, edited, and approved by the publisher. All editorial decisions, accuracy, and final copy remain the responsibility of the publisher.
