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🌐 Today, Europe takes one step closer to improving patient care by making it easier and faster for patients to access and control their health data and for data to be used to drive healthcare innovation. 🏛️ The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have now reached a provisional agreement on the European Health Data Space, a new regulation making it easier to exchange and access health data at EU level. The agreement will now need to be endorsed by both the Council and the Parliament. 🔑 Once the law is in effect, key actors including policy makers, health data access bodies, healthcare service providers, health institutions, higher education providers, patient organisations and the digital medical devices industry will have a vital role to play in implementing the regulation - making its bold vision a reality. 📅 On April 18, at the EIT Health Summit in Rotterdam, we will be launching a new Think Tank report which identifies the key challenges these actors may face in implementing the European Health Data Space and how these can be overcome. 📊 Join us at the EIT Health Summit to as we reveal our ecosystem's unique insights into the implementation process and discuss how the vision for this vital regulation can be made a reality for the benefit of patients, Partners and innovators alike. Register now: https://loom.ly/M2opo9M

🌐 Digital health technologies (DHTs) are changing the way healthcare is delivered and accessed globally. 💡 New findings from DiMe, published in Nature Portfolio, explore how countries are adopting diverse strategies to integrate digital health technologies (DHTs) into national healthcare systems. By analyzing different national strategies, we've identified a "policy full-stack" framework that includes: ▪️ Regulatory authorization: Ensuring DHTs meet safety and efficacy standards ▪️ Product value assessment: Evaluating the clinical and economic value of these technologies ▪️ Pricing and reimbursement: Establishing models that make DHTs accessible and affordable ▪️ Patient access infrastructure: Creating pathways for patients and clinicians to effectively use DHTs This comprehensive approach is critical for scaling DHTs and making personalized care a reality across diverse healthcare settings globally. 📚 Read the findings and learn more about this framework: https://lnkd.in/eFrxHVSB

🌐 Today Europe takes one step closer to improving patient care by making it easier and faster for patients to access and control their health data and for data to be used to drive healthcare innovation. 🏛️ The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have now reached a provisional agreement on the European Health Data Space, a new regulation making it easier to exchange and access health data at EU level. The agreement will now need to be endorsed by both the Council and the Parliament. 🔑 Once the law is in effect, key actors including policy makers, health data access bodies, healthcare service providers, health institutions, higher education providers, patient organisations and the digital medical devices industry will have a vital role to play in implementing the regulation - making its bold vision a reality. 📅 On April 18, at the EIT Health Summit in Rotterdam, we will be launching a new Think Tank report which identifies the key challenges these actors may face in implementing the European Health Data Space and how these can be overcome. 🔄 The result of a series of roundtable discussions held across Europe which brought together experts from across our vast and diverse network, the report offers practical recommendations for the actors leading the transformation at local, national and EU levels to ensure a harmonised and inclusive European approach. 📊 Join us at the EIT Health Summit to as we reveal our ecosystem's unique insights into the implementation process and discuss how the vision for this vital regulation can be made a reality for the benefit of patients, Partners and innovators alike. Register now: https://loom.ly/M2opo9M

🌐 Europe is advancing in healthcare with a new provisional agreement on the European Health #Data Space, aimed at improving patient data access and #healthcare #innovation. Key stakeholders will play an essential role in implementing this regulation. Join EIT Health Summit on April 18 to delve into a report discussing the challenges and strategies for this initiative. Register for insights on transforming healthcare: [https://lnkd.in/dUZXxQ7k). #data #healthcare #EU

The conversation surrounding the European Health Data Space (EHDS) is essential for patients across Europe. As we reflect on the recent insights from the recent Mario Draghi's competitiveness report emphasizing the importance of digital transformation in all sectors, including healthcare, I am thrilled to share my colleague Angel Martín has authored an article in the latest The Parliament issue dedicated to technology! In this article, we highlight three key areas to focus on to ensure the success of the EHDS: 💡 Prioritized Implementation of EHDS: Member States will play a vital role in deploying EHDS, which promises to greatly benefit EU patients and society as a whole. By optimizing this implementation, allocating resources for digitalization, fostering data access and establishing EU-wide standards in electronic health records, we can create more efficient healthcare systems. 🔒 Trust and Data Governance: Trust is paramount. Robust data governance will be at the core of an effective delivery of the EHDS: patients will have access to their electronic health records anywhere in the EU, data will drive better policymaking and innovation in healthcare—all while safeguarding patients’ privacy and data holders’ intellectual property rights. 🌐 Harmonization Across Borders: To navigate cross-border challenges, it’s essential that the implementation of EHDS across EU member states is harmonized. This will facilitate seamless data sharing and compliance, further enhancing innovation and reinforcing Europe’s global competitiveness in healthcare. As we continue to engage with this crucial initiative, I am proud of our team’s dedication to shaping a healthier, more connected future. Let’s embrace the potential of digital health together! Read the full article for insights https://lnkd.in/ekYBkj5h

We welcome the adoption of the provisional agreement on the European Health Data Space (#EHDS) at today’s European Parliament plenary meeting with 445 votes in favour. The upcoming framework is set to empower patients to access their most important health data in an electronic format, wherever they are in the EU and free of charge, allowing patients to better manage their care between providers. It will also ensure that patients can restrict access to all or parts of their personal electronic health data, request rectification of wrong or incomplete information and receive notifications on who has accessed their electronic health data and when. Moreover, it will provide the essential framework for the access and exchange of health data to facilitate research, innovation, regulatory decisions, and policy making. We trust this agreement paves the way towards more digitalised and patient-centred healthcare systems, but concrete and meaningful involvement of patients in the governance of the EHDS will be essential to ensure transparency, build a high level of trust, and make sure that patients’ needs are fully taken into consideration. EPF looks forward to the final adoption of the legislative text in the Council of the European Union and to continued engagement with the co-legislators in view of its implementation to ensure a clear and transparent framework addressing the needs of the patients and healthcare systems.

AHRQ’s new Digital Healthcare Equity Framework: A Practical Guide for Implementation further enriches AHRQ’s aim to advance #HealthEquity via digital healthcare technologies and solutions. In the last 10 years, AHRQ has invested more than $89 million across 153 research projects focused on reducing healthcare disparities. Last November, AHRQ experts presented a research and action agenda for health services research to advance equity in care. https://bit.ly/447R3KD

📲 Digitally-Enabled Healthcare: Is Our Ecosystem on Track? We were delighted to attend the recent event organized by the EU Health Coalition focused on the future of digitally-enabled healthcare in Europe. Here are some key takeaways from the event: 🌐💡 EU Policy Environment There is a strong need for a robust EU policy environment to unlock the value of the data economy. Supporting healthcare systems with leveraging digital technology will innovate and improve patient experiences. 🔐 Trust in Healthcare Data Public confidence in the responsible use of healthcare data is crucial. Empowering citizens to access and manage their data transparently is key to building this trust. Discussions highlighted that trust must be at the core of digitally-enabled healthcare. 📚💪 Skills and Workforce Development The digital transformation has significant implications for the 15 million healthcare professionals in Europe. Preparing the workforce for data-driven healthcare is vital. EHMA Programme Manager Lyudmil NINOV's presentation on the BeWell Project showcased efforts to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to thrive in this new environment. 🔄 Interoperability Efficient use of health data requires that different IT systems, providers, data sources, and software can communicate seamlessly. Establishing standards for interoperability is essential for unlocking the full potential of health data. 🏥🌍 Capacity Building EU Member States are at varying levels of digital maturity. Sharing best practices and strengthening regional and local capacities are crucial for accelerating digital transformation. 🤝👩⚕️ Patient Involvement Ensuring patients are equal partners in the digital transformation of healthcare was a recurring theme. This approach not only ensures ethical use of data but also improves healthcare outcomes by aligning initiatives with patient needs. The importance of such discussions cannot be overstated, as they pave the way for a more integrated and efficient healthcare system in Europe. At EHMA, we look forward to contributing to the ongoing digital transformation in healthcare. 👀 You can watch the recording of the event here https://lnkd.in/d_YU859a EFPIA - European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems - WFIPP European Patients' Forum EHTEL - Collaborating for Digital Health and Care in Europe EUREGHA - European Regional and Local Health Authorities The European Institute for Innovation Through Health Data H2O Michiel Sweerts #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #EHDS #EUHealthCoalition #BeWellProject #HealthcareSkills #DigitalTransformation #PatientCare #HealthData

AHRQ’s new Digital Healthcare Equity Framework: A Practical Guide for Implementation further enriches AHRQ’s aim to advance #HealthEquity via digital healthcare technologies and solutions. In the last 10 years, AHRQ has invested more than $89 million across 153 research projects focused on reducing healthcare disparities. Last November, AHRQ experts presented a research and action agenda for health services research to advance equity in care. https://bit.ly/447R3KD

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