Barbara Prainsack will speak at the European Health Forum in Gastein. This will be as part of plenary session which focuses on challenges and opportunities surrounding the European Health Data Space.

Abstract: The European Health Data Space (EHDS) is a landmark piece of legislation that aims to enhance citizens’ primary use of data while promoting the ability to reuse data for the benefit of society as a whole. In order to ensure data privacy and bolster cybersecurity, this legislation has created a set of guidelines, infrastructure, and governance mechanisms to facilitate the usage of electronic health data. Its effectiveness will depend on a number of factors, including social trust, digital proficiency, and connectivity throughout the EU, in addition to the ability of Member States to effectively implement the legal basis of the legislation. This plenary will recap achievements to date and discuss successes and challenges with regard to implementation of the EHDS in different Member States and from the perspective of different stakeholder groups.

When: Friday, 27 September 2024, 12:15-13:30
Where: Online (Registration) & European Health Forum Gastein, Tauernplatz 1, Kursaal, 5630 Bad Hofgastein

Speakers: Barbara Prainsack (Department of Political Science, University of Vienna); Marco Marsella (European Commission Directorate, General for Health and Food Safety); Hela Ghariani (Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, France); Uwe Heckert (CEO, Philips DACH GmbH)

Moderation: Nick Fahy (RAND Europe)