---
title: 'EHDS, Opt-Out, and Trust: The Next Decade of European Health Data (Dipak Kalra)'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/ehds-opt-out-and-trust-the-next-decade-of-european-health-data-dipak-kalra'
show: 'Faces of Digital Health'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/faces-of-digital-health'
published: '2025-12-22'
audio: 'https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/DHT8597261253.mp3'
---

# EHDS, Opt-Out, and Trust: The Next Decade of European Health Data (Dipak Kalra)

## Summary

In this episode, Dipak Kalra, President of the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data, joins Faces of Digital Health to break down the real progress (and real gaps) in European health data, from legacy “hybrid” paper/digital workflows to the underused potential of clinical decision support that depends on structured data.

We explore what EHDS changes—especially the promise of a standardized, downloadable patient dataset—and what it could unlock for patient-facing apps, analytics, and more active self-management. We also tackle the hard questions: how to protect citizens from misuse and scams, how opt-out choices might create bias in research and AI, why “beating clinicians with a stick” won’t fix data quality, and why delays aren’t just bureaucratic—they can translate into avoidable harm.

[02:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww) The State of Healthcare Data in Europe
[07:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=359s) Challenges in Data Interoperability
[12:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=631s) The Role of Patients in Data Management
[16:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=877s) AI and Data Privacy Concerns
[22:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=1201s) Patient Consent and Data Usage
[28:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=1560s) Optimism for the Future of Health Data
[31:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=1743s) Optimistic Futures for EAGDS
[33:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=1862s) Preparing for EHDs: Readiness and Challenges
[35:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=2028s) Data Quality and Workforce Challenges
[37:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=2158s) Delays and Future Discussions on EHDs
[39:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=2273s) The Urgency of Health Data Readiness
[42:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=2438s) The Evolving Role of Patients in Healthcare
[50:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=2899s) Building Trust Among Healthcare Stakeholders
[57:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0yqj2kQww&t=3358s) The Future of Healthcare Data Discussions