European Health Data Space (EHDS) course

Learn about the European Health Data Space (EHDS), the EU regulatory framework that sets common rules for how health data is accessed, shared, and reused across Europe. The course covers the regulation's primary and secondary use tracks, the technical standards behind cross-border interoperability, the real implementation challenges, and the practical steps organisations can take to prepare.
  • Level: Beginner
    Duration: 1 h
    Educator: Katarina Simanić
    Language: English

What will you learn?

  • What the EHDS is, how it relates to GDPR and the Data Act, and the key deadlines from 2025 to 2031.
  • How primary use (MyHealth@EU) and secondary use (HealthData@EU) work, and how data flows in each track.
  • The EEHRxF exchange format, the International Patient Summary, and how they enable cross-border care.
  • CE marking requirements for EHR systems, role-specific next steps, and how to align with EU funding conditions.
  • Five no-regret investments that strengthen your systems regardless of how the regulation evolves.

  • The readiness gap across Europe and the real challenges facing EHDS implementation.

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About the educator

Katarina Simanić

Katarina is a Healthcare IT Specialist at Better, combining a Master's in Nursing with a Bachelor's in Computer Science. Having made the transition from clinical practice to health technology herself, she helps others understand complex concepts in a structured way, focusing on how systems work and why they matter for clinicians and patients. She now works on international digital health projects, supporting stakeholders in understanding interoperability and the practical application of openEHR and FHIR-based solutions.

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