The EHDS establishes a European framework for data standardisation and interoperability, facilitating patients’ access to efficient healthcare across the EU. These new standards will significantly impact data collection and organisation in the EU member states, simplifying the gathering of essential patient information and public health data. What challenges and new opportunities does this bring? Hear insights from EU regions at the forefront of e-health implementation.  

The EHDS provides a legal framework for collecting large, coherent patient data sets across Europe, facilitating the development of new therapies and enabling personalised medicine. However, this framework also imposes stringent requirements for data access, interoperability and anonymisation. This session delves into the opportunities for research and innovation breakthroughs, as well as the associated data challenges and requirements.

The EHDS introduces a new framework for health data access management, requiring all stakeholders to adapt to updated standards. Technical adjustments will be essential to ensure the secure and efficient handling of patient data by healthcare providers, thereby enhancing the speed and quality of care delivery. Patients must also adopt and trust the digital health tools integrated into their healthcare experience. This session will explore how the EHDS fosters innovation in digital health tools that meet regulatory requirements and strengthen the relationship between healthcare providers and patients.