The European Health Data Space (EHDS): What’s Changing and What’s Next

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) is set to transform healthcare by enabling better data access, empowering patients, and fostering innovation in research and care delivery. But what does this new law mean for healthcare professionals, patients, researchers, and vendors?

Join us for an in-depth look at the EHDS and its impact. This webinar will break down key provisions, highlight opportunities and challenges for different stakeholders, and provide guidance on what to expect next. We’ll also explore where to find emerging answers as implementation progresses. Whether you're preparing for compliance or looking to leverage the EHDS for innovation, this session will provide the insights you need.

This is the third installment in our webinar series exploring the latest developments in EU regulation. Be sure to check out our previous sessions:

Shaping the Future of Healthcare: A Deep Dive into the EU’s Latest Regulations

The EU AI Act Unpacked: What It Means for Digital Health and Innovation

Learning Objectives

During this session, you will:

• Understand the EHDS Framework – Identify the key provisions of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and how it aims to improve healthcare data access, sharing, and security.
• Recognize Stakeholder Impacts – Explain how EHDS affects healthcare professionals, patients, researchers, and vendors, including opportunities and challenges for each group.
• Navigate the EHDS Implementation Timeline – Outline the next steps in the EHDS rollout, including regulatory milestones and Member State preparations.
• Identify Compliance and Innovation Opportunities – Discuss what organizations must do to align with EHDS requirements while leveraging the new framework for innovation and research.
• Find Reliable EHDS Guidance – Discover where to access ongoing updates, best practices, and expert insights as EHDS implementation evolves.

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This program is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) hours for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS®), the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS®), or the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS®).