EDAH

The project has helped to build a common strategic vision of the EHDS across various European ecosystems, fostering collaboration among different quadruple helix stakeholders and establishing coordination mechanisms to connect key actors at the European level. It has also promoted dialogue with the rotating EU presidencies to influence their agendas and developed case studies that offer deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities for advancing towards a more integrated European Health Data Space.

Throughout the project, an in-depth analysis was conducted across seven European ecosystems (Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, Bulgaria, Spain, Belgium, and Hungary) with the goal of identifying barriers, best practices, and needs to advance the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS), particularly regarding the secondary use of health data for research and innovation.

The main results and impacts of the project include:

• Strategic analysis of ecosystems to understand the context, challenges, and best practices related to the reuse of health data at the European level.

• Organization of over 20 dialogues, workshops, and meetings with quadruple helix stakeholders (government, industry, academia, and civil society) to identify local priorities and needs in areas such as data interoperability, data protection, and innovation.

• Active participation in the agendas of EU Presidencies (Czech, Swedish, Spanish, and Belgian), through activities such as workshops and presentations to foster debate and coordination on the EHDS.

• Development of an action plan for the 2024–2029 period, outlining concrete initiatives to advance the EHDS, identifying challenges and key actions, and proposing financing and sustainability mechanisms.

• Looking ahead: following the end of the project, efforts will continue to implement the action plan to help close the digital health gap in Europe, with a strong focus on personalized medicine and innovation in the healthcare sector.

This project has represented a unique opportunity to consolidate a European digital health strategy with tangible benefits for patients and the healthcare system.