Strategic approach: –Regulatory framework: Built on GDPR and the Data Governance Act –Public consultations: Involved nearly 140 stakeholders –Pilot projects: Tested technical and operational aspects Technical and operational aspects: –Interoperability standards: Developed for seamless EHR data exchange –Data security and privacy: Implemented advanced measures –Infrastructure development: Enhanced digital infrastructure The EHDS will improve the use and sharing of health data by empowering individuals with data access and control (primary use) and enabling data reuse for research, innovation, policy- making and regulatory activities (secondary use). These efforts aim to create a unified, secure and efficient health data environment in Europe, improving healthcare outcomes and driving innovation. Outcome The EHDS aims to yield significant outcomes for society, economy, innovation, well-being and healthcare in the European Union. Qualitative: –Patient empowerment: Better access to and control over health data –Healthcare delivery: Access to comprehensive patient histories leads to better diagnosis and treatment –Research and innovation: Streamlined access to high- quality data Quantitative: –Economic savings: Projected €5.5 billion savings over 10 years –Data use: Increased reuse for research and policy-making to improve public health interventions –Healthcare costs: Reduced redundancies and improved efficiency in healthcare delivery These outcomes highlight the EHDS’s potential to transform healthcare in the EU by enhancing patient care, promoting innovation and reducing economic burdens. Henry Schein: Enhancing global health through multistakeholder collaboration on health data integration Challenge In partnership with the FDI (Fédération Dentale Internationale) World Dental Federation, Henry Schein initiated a multistakeholder project aimed at addressing the integration of oral health data within EHRs. Henry Schein is the world’s largest provider of healthcare solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, and its software subsidiary, Henry Schein One, is a leading provider globally of dental practice management software, which generates a wealth of anonymized data that is central to the integration effort. Recognizing the global gaps in health data sharing, the FDI–Henry Schein collaboration sought to bridge the divide between oral and general health records, thus promoting a more holistic, person-centred approach to patient care. Solution A critical component of this initiative was the creation of a consensus statement, developed with international experts, encouraging a standardized core set of health indicators to be shared between medical and dental EHR platforms. This approach would capture data on conditions known to have strong medical and dental correlation, such as periodontal disease, caries and oral cancer – metrics with implications for systemic health, including heart disease and diabetes. Outcome The project’s findings emphasize the potential of integrated health data for enhancing health outcomes by supporting more informed, coordinated care. By including dental data in medical EHRs and vice versa, healthcare providers gain a fuller view of patient health, which improves diagnostic accuracy and aids in disease prevention. Henry Schein’s collaboration with FDI highlights the need for global policies that reinforce health data interoperability and advocates for inclusive engagement across all healthcare domains. The resulting framework not only aims to support improved patient outcomes but also sets a precedent for future multidisciplinary collaborations, underscoring the vital role of health data integration in achieving universal health coverage.CASE STUDY 5 Henry Schein Better Together: Building a Global Health Network Economy through Data Collaboration 22

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