In a new BioMed Alliance statement, medical societies provide key recommendations on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) implementation. The statement follows the European Parliaments adoption of the political agreement with the Council on 24 April and highlights what is necessary to make EHDS provide a concrete added benefit to patients, doctors and researchers across Europe.

In the statement, the 34 members of the Alliance welcome the agreement, while providing input on remaining key issues that need to be addressed in the implementation and operation phases. These include the need for further stakeholder engagement, the importance of ensuring a harmonized opt-out mechanism, further clarification for definitions and legality, and increased support for healthcare professionals and researchers. We invite you to read the full statement here.