Students, Experts, and Government Collaborate on Better Healthcare Data
Studenten, experts en overheid werken samen aan betere zorgdata - ICT&health
Summary
Nictiz organized events involving UvA students and policymakers to improve the interoperability of digital health data using standards like HL7 and FHIR. This effort emphasizes that data exchange is a means—not an end—to providing high-quality patient care.
Details
Nictiz regularly hosts events such as hackathons and plugathons, bringing together academia (UvA students), industry (vendors/developers), and government bodies (VWS, Ministry of Health). During the 'Plugathon,' participants conducted practical interoperability testing using specific standards like HL7 and IHE profiles. The focus also included modern challenges, such as utilizing generative AI and addressing the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Through these events, participants deepened their knowledge of FHIR profile validation and acquired insights into complying with future EU regulations, strengthening collaboration for safer data exchange. A separate hackathon saw students proposing methods for sustainably implementing the European Patient Summary (EPS), reinforcing the importance of clear communication and a patient-centric perspective.
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