Data science combines expertise in specific fields such as life sciences with concepts from statistics, mathematics, and computer science to turn structured and unstructured data into insights. Data science is an increasingly important strategic capability to meet healthcare needs by driving innovation in science and technology, increasing healthcare access, delivering personalized information and care, and preparing for the next global public health crisis.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare—from improving surgical training and procedures to equipping healthcare providers with insights and personalizing care for patients around the world. See how the company is harnessing its extraordinary power.

AI is helping to drive socially beneficial innovations and new ways of helping those we serve live healthier lives. For instance, it is used in drug development, robotic-assisted surgery, commercial activities, chatbots and smart manufacturing in our supply chain. Our ethical foundation for using AI—based on the principles of Fairness, Privacy, Security, Responsibility and Transparency.

Empowering healthcare through data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digitalisation: policies for trust, innovation, and access.

We are committed to contributing to the digital transformation in healthcare through collaboration and partnership with all stakeholders.¹ Implementing digital health requires a multi-faceted policy approach, where patients, citizens, policymakers, researchers, HCPs and industry work together to build a trustworthy and robust framework that keeps patients at the forefront and facilitates the development of digital solutions for better outcomes for patients.

Data is at the heart of what we do – from understanding the burden of disease and unmet needs, to delivering new treatments and quality healthcare services for patients and supporting value-based and sustainable healthcare systems. That is why we advocate for strong policies that support the use, access to and sharing of health data to build public trust, drive innovation, and foster sustainable health data ecosystems.

Our call includes:

• Building a European Health Data Space (EHDS) where all actors work together to improve patient outcomes, unlock the power of data science and foster innovation. EHDS should underpin a patient-centric health data ecosystem based on the full respect of ethics, privacy and security. To unleash the potential of data in delivery of care, electronic health records, and research and innovation, we need to ensure the EHDS provides access to correct data types for appropriate purposes. We need cost effective conditions for industry, while fully protecting data holders’ IP/trade secrets rights, and we advocate for a harmonised implementation across Member States.