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ReviewFrontiers in digital health2025

Telemedicine and the European Health Data Space: a new paradigm for healthcare in the EU.

Margarida Carradinha, Vanessa I S Mendes, Rui Pedro Moura, Nuno P Silva, Laura Rocha, João Gonçalves, Inês Antunes, Eirini Schiza, Constantinos S Pattichis, Alberto Zanini and 2 more

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Review in Frontiers in digital health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Margarida Carradinha *Global Digital Health and International Affairs Unit, SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E., Lisbon, Portugal.
Vanessa I S Mendes *Global Digital Health and International Affairs Unit, SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E., Lisbon, Portugal.
Rui Pedro Moura *Global Digital Health and International Affairs Unit, SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E., Lisbon, Portugal.
Nuno P Silva *Global Digital Health and International Affairs Unit, SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E., Lisbon, Portugal.
Laura RochaGlobal Digital Health and International Affairs Unit, SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E., Lisbon, Portugal.
João GonçalvesPlanning, Architecture, Compliance and Engineering Unit (UPACE), SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E., Lisbon, Portugal.
Inês AntunesGlobal Digital Health and International Affairs Unit, SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E., Lisbon, Portugal.
Eirini SchizaDepartment of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering Research Center (BERC), University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Constantinos S PattichisDepartment of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering Research Center (BERC), University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Alberto ZaniniMaggioli SpA, Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy.
Vanja PajićIndependent eHealth Interoperability Consultant, Zagreb, Croatia.
Cátia S PintoGlobal Digital Health and International Affairs Unit, SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E., Lisbon, Portugal.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative tool for remote healthcare, taking advantage of information and communication technologies to simplify the access to healthcare by patients. With the publication of Regulation (EU) 2025/327 on the European Health Data Space (EHDS), telemedicine has gained new momentum, particularly in the context of MyHealth@EU. Objectives: This article explores the framework for cross-border telemedicine under the EHDS, with a focus on real-world applications. It also aims to identify the enablers and barriers in several key domains, including legal, regulatory, organizational, financial, clinical, cultural, and technical aspects. The article also aims to discuss innovations in the field of telemedicine, namely the application of artificial intelligence. Methods: This review was conducted, focusing on cross-border telemedicine applications and the impact of the EHDS. The review also included studies related to telemedicine implementations in different medical disciplines, presenting the key successes and the challenges associated with these methods. Results: It is highlighted the initial progress made in cross-border telemedicine, where various approaches have been used, including teleconsultation, tele-expertise exchange, telemonitoring, telepathology, teleradiology, and remote surgery. Despite challenges such as legal uncertainties, financial constraints, and technical barriers, the integration of EHDS, supported by MyHealth@EU, has proven beneficial in building trust in secure, reliable telemedicine applications. The lessons learned and recommendations offer valuable insights for scaling cross-border telemedicine services. With the implementation of the EHDS and the use of MyHealth@EU, services can significantly improve access to healthcare and clinical outcomes by enabling more informed decision-making. As these services continue to evolve, they will contribute to a more integrated, and patient-centered healthcare system.

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artificial intelligencecross-borderdigital healthEuropean Health Data SpaceMyHealth@EUremote caretelemedicine

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