Asan Medical Center Launches 'Health Information Highway' for Full-Scale Medical Data Sharing

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According to the article, Asan Medical Center had been preparing for the 'Health Information Highway Project' since July 2024, serving as both a hub repository and lead institution. This project is a medical MyData platform spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Information Service. It establishes a system where patients can view scattered medical records from multiple institutions and securely transmit them to desired locations based on their consent. The service allows users to access comprehensive data—including basic information, diagnoses, drug prescriptions, test results (imaging/pathology), and surgical history—via the 'My Health Record' mobile app. The system involves a large network of 1,269 medical institutions across the country, including 47 tertiary general hospitals. Technically, Asan Medical Center built a cloud system aligned with the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard to ensure safe and efficient data transmission. Representatives stated that empowering patients as the owners of their data will aid in health promotion and disease prevention. Furthermore, they anticipate that medical professionals can enhance overall care quality by referencing records from other hospitals through this system.