HDA explains: major changes with the EHDS
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Course Introduction
- Course type: micro-course
- Time duration: reading time around 30 minutes
- Audience: citizens, primary care givers, researchers, institutions, industry, regulators
- Language: English
- Learning goals: informing people about the changes the EHDS regulation will bring
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The EHDS Regulation
The EHDS Regulation (European Health Data Space) brings radical changes to the way health data is used and shared in Europe. Citizens will have more control over their own health data and easier digital access to their medical information, even across borders. At the same time, clear rules are in force for the reuse of health data for policy, research and innovation, with strong safeguards for privacy and security.The impact is significant for healthcare providers, governments and researchers: standardisation of health data is necessary, interoperability will become the norm and transparency about data use will be essential.
In the long term, the EHDS will stimulate more efficient healthcare, data-driven policy and scientific progress, while strengthening citizens' confidence in the reuse of health data.
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The EHDS (European Health Data Space) Regulation is the first European data space and strives for a data-driven healthcare and removes current barriers to optimally fit the pieces of the puzzle together.
In order to manage and guide the impact on various stakeholders, the EHDS Regulation is structured in three chapters, each of which addresses a specific aspect of data use in healthcare.
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The above-mentioned changes therefore affect all stakeholders.
Different stakeholders are involved in the implementation of the EHDS regulation. Thanks to a good collaboration and shared responsibilities, we all contribute to a datadriven health care.
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Go through the quick questions to discover which stakeholders are impacted by the EHDS Regulation.
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The EHDS Regulation has a varied but coherent impact on all stakeholders. Citizens and patients gain more control, transparency and access to their health data, which strengthens their position in healthcare. Healthcare providers benefit from better data availability and cross-border exchange, but must adapt their work processes and digital systems to new standards. Healthcare institutions and IT suppliers face investments in interoperability, data quality and security. Researchers and innovators gain access to high-quality health data for research and innovation, within clear legal and ethical boundaries. For governments and health authorities, the EHDS creates a strong framework for data-driven policy and supervision.
Together, this creates a more coherent, efficient and future-oriented healthcare ecosystem.
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Do you want to know more?
Dive deeper into the EHDS Regulation by visiting the Dutch learning or the French learning.
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Click here to access the infographic 'EHDS major changes' File
Here, you can find the infographic summarizing the major changes the EHDS Regulation will bring.
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