European Health Data Space
The European Health Data Space Regulation
On 25 March 2025 the European Health Data Space Regulation came into force.
Healthcare will be transformed through data accessibility.
Healthcare efficiency will be enhanced.
Health data across the European Union/EEA will become available for data users.
Key facts about the EHDS Regulation
• The European Commission estimates that the EHDS will drive 20-30% expansion in the digital health sector
• EHDS will drive healthcare efficiencies and synergies across the EU
• The Regulation will generate €11 billion in savings over the next decade by enhancing data accessibility.
• The health outcomes of European – and global – citizens will be improved.
EHDS in a nutshell
Primary use
use of data for the delivery of healthcare
Improving patients’ access to their health data and ensuring seamless exchanges between providers will strengthen continuity of care and support better healthcare outcomes.
Primary use
Secondary use
use of data for research and public interest purposes
Making health data available for research, policy-making, and the development of products and services will drive innovation while ensuring it is used safely and securely.
Primary use
Requirements
for electronic health record (EHR) systems
Creating a single market for electronic health record systems will make them consistent across countries, supporting both everyday healthcare and wider research use.