The European Health Data Space is around the corner. The legislation is confirmed. How do we get to the next steps? Today you will hear a discussion with Eric Sutherland, Senior Health Economist and Digital Health Lead at OECD, who worked on the pan-Canadian health data strategy before his current role. We discussed the upcoming implementation of the European Health Data Space, what needs to happen next, how do we involve the public, encourage trust in data sharing, and also build capacity for digital health implementation. We are moving into the era of new required data professionals, not just data analysts, but also data controllers, data stewards and more. 

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Show notes:

[00:02:00] - Eric Sutherland's background and transition from Canada to OECD

[00:04:00] - Challenges and solutions in Canadian health data strategy, emphasizing the need for data stewardship and public engagement

[00:06:00] - Importance of data interoperability and policy compatibility across regions

[00:08:00] - Goals of Canadian health data strategy and its impact, focusing on improving healthcare delivery through better data utilization.

[00:10:00] - Governance and collective impact in Canadian healthcare

[00:12:00] - European health data space and public engagement

[00:14:00] - Opt-out provisions and public interest in European health data space

[00:16:00] - Setting standards and policy compatibility in Europe

[00:18:00] - Learning from historical approaches in healthcare data strategies

[00:20:00] - Digital health literacy and public engagement

[00:22:00] - Simplifying communication in digital health

[00:24:00] - Role of patient leaders and public deliberation in health policy

[00:26:00] - Public expectations on health data usage

[00:28:00] - Economics of digital health and ROI

[00:30:00] - Utilizing health data for policy and research

[00:32:00] - Interoperability and investment in digital health infrastructure

[00:34:00] - Shifting towards a prevention-based health system

[00:36:00] - Workforce and capacity building in digital health

[00:38:00] - Automation and the future of health workforce