Report: Secondary use of the European Health Data Space
Abstract
The special issue of the European Journal of Public Health and the review prepared about it are particularly relevant for Hungarian professionals. The introduction of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) could fundamentally transform access to health data and its use for research, policy, and innovation purposes. Hungary is actively involved in this process, so those working in the Hungarian healthcare system, researchers, and decision-makers need to understand the opportunities and challenges of this development.
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