Digital transformation in European healthcare has advanced rapidly, but fragmented systems and poor interoperability limit true progress. Health data is often trapped in isolated platforms, making sharing difficult across hospitals, regions, and countries. Interoperability—semantic, syntactic, organizational, legal, and technical—is essential to ensure data retains its meaning, can move freely, and supports accurate, efficient care. Standard models like openEHR, FHIR, SNOMED CT and strong governance frameworks enable meaningful exchange. As AI, predictive analytics, and digital tools expand, integrated data becomes crucial for personalized care, better outcomes, and research. Europe is moving toward standardization through GDPR, EHR exchange formats, and the European Health Data Space. NTT DATA supports this shift with interoperability strategies and platforms like Innovatrial, which improve clinical research through integrated, secure, AI-powered data environments.

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