Sharing health data: benefits for everyone

The responsible and secure exchange of health data offers great opportunities for everyone involved in the healthcare system. Patients can receive better care, healthcare professionals can work more efficiently, research can be advanced, and Switzerland as a whole can be strengthened. Below, the most important benefits for all groups are presented clearly.

For patients

• Better diagnosis and treatment: Through the secure exchange of health data, patients receive personalized and effective therapies.

• Faster medical assistance: Important information is available immediately, which can be lifesaving, especially in emergencies.

• Greater autonomy: Patients have control over their data and can actively shape their healthcare.

• Fewer errors: A comprehensive overview of health data helps reduce medication errors and unnecessary duplicate tests.

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For healthcare professionals

• More efficient workflows: Quick access to all relevant patient data facilitates diagnosis and treatment.

• Better communication: Easier information exchange between various specialties, hospitals, general practitioner practices, and other medical service providers such as physiotherapists, home care services, or nursing homes.

• Up-to-date insights: Direct access to the latest medical research findings and treatment guidelines.

• Patient data: Easier and secure access to individual medical histories and records.

• Time savings: Fewer administrative tasks through digital documentation and data management.

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For research and development

• Accelerating innovations: Access to larger, anonymized datasets enables the faster development of new therapies and medications.

• More accurate study results: Diverse and comprehensive data improve the quality of research outcomes.

• Promotion of personalized medicine: Better understanding of individual disease courses and needs.

• International collaborations: Facilitated data exchange promotes global research projects.

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For Switzerland

• Modernization of the healthcare system: Enhanced digitalization brings the Swiss healthcare system up to date and increases efficiency. Switzerland can catch up in comparison to other European countries.

• Strengthening the research hub: Access to comprehensive health data makes Switzerland more attractive for research and development once again.

• Economic benefits: Promoting innovation and achieving cost savings make healthcare more affordable for the population and strengthen Switzerland’s economy.

• Improved healthcare provision: Data-driven decisions enable more effective health policy measures.

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