The 28th European eHealth Network meeting on 13 May 2025 in Warsaw will focus on challenges and opportunities in digital health transformation across Europe, emphasizing collaboration and interoperability.
Strategic Focus on Health Data Space
The upcoming meeting will primarily address the European Health Data Space [1], marking a significant step in the EU’s digital health evolution. The eHealth Network, operating as a voluntary platform for member states, plays a crucial role in guiding the European Union’s e-health development and shaping standards for digital health data exchange [1]. The event comes at a critical time, with Polish healthcare professionals showing strong readiness for digital transformation - a recent study indicates that 68% of Polish physicians are prepared to adopt AI tools in their practice [3].
Cross-Border Healthcare Innovation
A day before the main network meeting, on May 12, 2025, a dedicated conference will explore cross-border health services development [6]. This preliminary session will examine crucial aspects including electronic cross-border services, data ecosystem significance, and health data cybersecurity [6]. The timing aligns with broader European initiatives to enhance digital health collaboration, with participants including EU member states, WHO Europe representatives, and patient organizations [6].
Building Digital Health Infrastructure
The eHealth Network, which convenes biannually [1], serves as the primary platform for addressing technical matters and interoperability issues in digital health data exchange. The meeting structure reflects the EU’s commitment to developing standardized approaches to digital healthcare, ensuring consistent implementation across member states [1]. This systematic approach to digital health transformation aims to create a more integrated and efficient healthcare system across Europe [GPT].
Future Implications and Challenges
As digital health initiatives continue to evolve, addressing cybersecurity concerns and ensuring proper data handling become increasingly critical [6]. The involvement of national authorities and healthcare professionals will be crucial for successful implementation, particularly as studies show varying levels of readiness for AI and digital tools across different European healthcare systems [3]. The network’s focus on establishing clear guidelines and standards aims to facilitate smoother adoption of digital health solutions across the EU [GPT].