Sharing data as a new
form of solidarity
Benefits of sharing data
Digital health data helps both individuals and society as a whole. A new way of showing solidarity?
Solidarity plays a key role for the population and for experts in a functioning and sustainable healthcare system. Digitalisation today is changing the face of solidarity, with digital health data increasingly playing a role alongside financial support. There is huge potential for digital health data to make the healthcare system more sustainable by strengthening solidarity in many areas.
If people have the skills and trust to share their data with other parties, this will benefit not only individuals, but also society as a whole.
More prevention
Digital innovations can help everyone achieve a healthier lifestyle – and they also help to better protect the population as a whole against illness.
More precise diagnosis
Illnesses can be identified faster if the doctor has a better overview of all relevant health data.
More precise knowledge about the prevalence and incidence of diseases helps to better assess the state of health of the entire population.
Improved treatment
More detailed knowledge of individual health data paves the way for personalised medicine.
More knowledge about the diversity of health data can accelerate the pace of innovation in the healthcare system.
Better data management
Digitalisation of health data gives everyone control over who they share their data with.
As a learning system, the healthcare industry is strengthened by digital data.
More health data expertise
If everyone has their health data to hand, they are better informed about their health.
If people feel confident in handling their digital data, this strengthens data solidarity among the whole population.
“In our digital age, shared data contributes to shared knowledge. It is crucial to raise awareness that sharing health data is an act of solidarity that brings benefits for both individuals and society as a whole.”