Given the importance of health data sharing - to patients, healthcare professionals, public and private health researchers and health systems as a whole - EFPIA recognises the final agreement on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation, acknowledging that it is a pivotal moment to create long-term benefits for patients around Europe. Health data is a major catalyst for driving the discovery of innovative therapies, particularly in areas where therapeutic options are non-existent or unsatisfactory. Access to health data is therefore vital to facilitate research and improve patient outcomes. The EHDS will require the public and private sectors to work together in new and innovative ways. We look forward to working with the EU institutions and Member States to address critical aspects that require further clarification within the implementation phase. We are committed to working constructively to resolve a number of issues that require particular attention.

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