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      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">journal-of-information-and-optimization-sciences</journal-id>
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        <journal-title>Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences</journal-title>
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      <issn publication-format="electronic">2169-0103</issn>
      <issn publication-format="print">0252-2667</issn>
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        <publisher-name>Taru Publications</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.47974/JIOS-2502</article-id>
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        <article-title>Post-quantum cryptographic policy frameworks for medical institutions</article-title>
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          <name>
            <surname>Thorat</surname>
            <given-names>M. M.</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Anatomy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad, Maharashtra, 415539, India</aff>
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          <name>
            <surname>Parashar</surname>
            <given-names>Mukesh</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>School of Business Management, Noida International University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201312, India</aff>
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          <name>
            <surname>Murlidher</surname>
            <given-names>Mourya</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vardhaman College of Engineering, Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, 501218, India</aff>
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          <name>
            <surname>Gawai</surname>
            <given-names>V. B.</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Electronics &amp; Telecommunication Engineering, AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, 411001, India</aff>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Patil</surname>
            <given-names>Pradnya Yuvraj</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, 411037, India</aff>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Jayannan</surname>
            <given-names>J.</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of General Medicine, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, 631552, India</aff>
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      </contrib-group>
      <volume>47</volume>
      <issue>10</issue>
      <fpage>3777</fpage>
      <lpage>3788</lpage>
      <pub-date date-type="pub">
        <day>31</day>
        <month>10</month>
        <year>2026</year>
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        <p>With the progress of quantum computing, medical institutions that use classical public-key cryptography to secure the confidentiality of long-lasting and delicate healthcare information are facing great security challenges. This research aims to suggest a policy framework for Post-Quantum Cryptographic Policy (PQCP) to facilitate systematic shift of healthcare infrastructures to quantum resistant infrastructure security. It seamlessly combines cryptographic asset discovery, quantum-risk assessment, asset prioritization, crypto-agility, hybrid cryptographic migration, secure key management, governance, compliance monitoring, and ongoing security evaluation. It covers electronic health records, healthcare platforms in the cloud, medical imaging, telemedicine applications and resource-limited Internet of Medical Things devices. A risk-oriented migration strategy gives institutions the ability to prioritize systems based on the amount of data in a system, the vulnerabilities of the cryptographic functions used, the clinical criticality of the system, and the length of time the information must be kept confidential. There are hybrid (classical and post-quantum) mechanisms for gradual migration and interoperability or clinical continuity. Finally, the suggested framework offers a structured approach to enhance the preparedness of healthcare institutions, adherence to regulations, resilience against cryptographic attacks, and long-term protection of healthcare information from the evolving quantum cybersecurity landscape.</p>
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