Towards a Seamless Patient Journey: How EHDS and FHIR are Transforming Healthcare
Mot en sömlös patientresa: Hur EHDS och FHIR förändrar vården - Deloitte
Summary
By utilizing the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and FHIR, it is possible to break down traditional information silos and achieve comprehensive, continuous patient care. This transition is expected to improve diagnosis and treatment planning, while also enabling a shift toward a model where patients actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
Details
The adoption of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) marks the beginning of a new era in healthcare within the EU, necessitating a move away from fragmented electronic health records. FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) serves as the core technology for this transformation. The article emphasizes that combining EHDS and FHIR allows healthcare providers to access comprehensive patient status information without relying on disparate data from various systems—a change comparable in impact to PSD2 in the financial sector. Beyond technical infrastructure, the transition requires not only economic investment but also a fundamental shift in workflow and culture, including staff training. Furthermore, EHDS/FHIR enables new business models, particularly data-driven care and value-based care based on patient outcomes. This facilitates the creation of integrated healthcare systems that transcend geographical boundaries. The overall message is that strategic efforts are required across the EU to achieve higher quality, patient-centered care. (The article functions as a consultancy proposal from Deloitte, emphasizing both technological implementation and organizational change.)
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