Summary:
The Community of Madrid has recently revealed plans for the establishment of Europe’s largest healthcare data warehouse, consolidating a staggering 1.6 billion records from up to 400 applications into a single repository. This groundbreaking endeavor, known as the Genesis project, promises a more personalized and efficient patient care experience, according to officials from the Community.
Nuria Ruiz, the General Director of Digital Health at the Ministry of Digitalization, introduced this initiative during the inaugural session of the 2024 South Summit, the premier event in the healthcare sector. She emphasized that the implementation of this measure has already begun, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unlock the full potential of stored information.
Genesis is an integral part of the regional government’s strategy to digitally transform the autonomous healthcare system. Its focus lies in establishing a technology-driven organization geared towards both professionals and users, ultimately enhancing the overall experience by streamlining processes, reducing service-related costs, and improving accessibility.
As part of this initiative, the Madrid Health Service (SERMAS) has initiated research on various topics including the post-transplant evolution of patients, medical consequences of heatwaves, clinical impact of certain medications, and mortality rates among myocardial infarction patients, among others.
These studies, based on archived case data, empower medical professionals to anticipate diagnoses, forecast potential health crises, and make more effective decisions. The secure utilization of this wealth of information is ensured by the Regional Government Data Office, tasked with upholding the quality, availability, security, and confidentiality criteria for the required information, catering to specific needs at the appropriate times.
Article written by Diario Farma
06/07/2024
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Diario Farma
https://diariofarma.com/2024/06/06/madrid-crea-el-almacen-de-datos-sanitarios-mas-grande-de-europa