Interoperability backbone of the European Health Data Space: XpanDH project and beyond Passed
Wednesday May 15, 2024 14:40 - 15:05 F1
Lecturer: Dmitry Etin
Track: The European Health Data Space; a health specific ecosystem
In this session we will explore the current state of healthcare interoperability in EU and dive into the crucial role of the European Electronic Health Records Exchange Format (EEHRxF) in mitigating interoperability challenges within the European Health Data Space (EHDS). By concentrating on relevant domestic and cross-border health and care use cases and nurturing communities of doers, EEHRxF is enabling the enhance health data exchange across Europe. The presentation will shed light on how the industry is advancing towards EEHRxF adoption, starting from an initial focus on primary use within EHDS to bridging the gap with secondary uses. This transition is essential in evolving health scenarios like precision medicine, where healthcare delivery and clinical research intersect. XpanDH project, as one of several European Commission-funded initiatives, plays a vital role in supporting the ongoing evolution of EHDS regulations, illustrating a collective effort to streamline health data interoperability.
Topic
Interoperability
Seminar type
Live broadcast
Lecture type
Presentation
Objective of lecture
Orientation
Level of knowledge
Intermediate
Target audience
Management/decision makers
Organizational development
Technicians/IT/Developers
Researchers
Healthcare professionals
Patient/user organizations
Keyword
Benefits/effects
Management
Innovation/research
Follow-up/Report of current status
Government information
Conference
Vitalis
Lecturers
Dmitry Etin Lecturer
Digital Health Architect
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Dmitry Etin, MSc, is an expert in digital health, focusing on interoperability and health data management at the intersection of technology, medicine, and policy development.
He is actively involved in various European Health Data Space (EHDS) related activities, including co-leading the EHDS Secondary Use Capacity Building project, serving as an external interoperability advisor at the European Medicines Agency, and contributing to Horizon-funded research initiatives such as XPanDH on Primary use interoperability and HealthData@EU Pilot.
As a co-founder of FOROME.ORG, an open-source bioinformatics community originating from NIH-funded Brigham Genomic Medicine, Dmitry contributes to the development of tools for genomic analysis of complex patient cases with hereditary diseases.
Dmitry has worked with multinational companies like Tieto, Dell, Oracle, and NTT Data, designing complex healthcare interoperability platforms for national and regional health systems in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, including projects such as KANTA in Finland and National EMR in Georgia.
Dmitry also lectures at Deggendorf Institute of Technology in the Master of Digital Health Program, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of digital health professionals.
Dmitry began his career with a 7-year tenure at a hospital, where he established and expanded the IT department, championing the adoption of IT technology in health practice. His development of Patient Administration and Electronic Medical Record systems during this period laid the groundwork for his expertise in health IT.