Imagine if your medical records were like a digital passport that you could share with any doctor or researcher instantly. Instead of filling out forms or waiting for faxed files, you just click one button to send your data securely. This system creates a common language so different hospital computers can finally talk to each other across borders.
Healthcare data is trapped in silos across different countries and formats, making it nearly impossible for patients to move their records or for researchers to access high-quality real-world data efficiently.
A 'xShare Button' for data portability and 'xBundles' containing FHIR implementation guides and common data specifications. It also established the ESHIA, a Belgian AISBL to maintain these standards.
If you are a patient app developer dealing with fragmented medical records — this project developed the xShare Button that allows users to exercise GDPR data portability rights. This enables your app to integrate into the French national ecosystem and other European portals.
If you are a CRO dealing with slow patient recruitment and manual data entry — this project developed extended IPS specifications for care plans. This streamlines clinical trial eligibility checks and the collection of real-world data from patients.
If you are a private clinic dealing with foreign patients who lack accessible medical histories — this project developed harmonized xBundles for data exchange. This allows seamless data flow between public and private sectors in regions like Catalunya and Madeira.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structure is mentioned; however, the project established a Belgian AISBL (ESHIA) to maintain these tools.
The project is scaling through open calls to onboard almost 100 settings across Europe and by partnering with 6 major standards organizations.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on harmonized common specifications and standards; specific licensing terms are not provided.
It is specifically designed to implement the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and ensure GDPR data portability rights via the xShare Button.
Integration is supported through FHIR implementation guides and common data specifications provided within the xBundles.
The consortium is highly diversified with 40 partners from 15 countries, showing strong European market penetration. With a 25% industry ratio (10 companies) and 11 SMEs, the project balances academic research with commercial viability. The inclusion of 17 'Other' entities, including national portals and regional authorities, suggests high regulatory alignment and a clear path to public sector adoption.
Contact MEDCOM in Denmark for partnership opportunities regarding the ESHIA Hub.
Contact us to explore how to integrate xBundles into your health data product.
