Researchers call for governing health data as a public utility to unlock real-world evidence and protect patients
Medical Xpress
March 5, 2026
Electronic health records (EHRs); insurance claims; patient registries; wearable tech: Never before has health data been so abundant. However, the United States continues to struggle with siloed health data systems that make it difficult for critical data to be streamlined and used for the advancement of science and medicine—particularly public health, safety monitoring, and precision medicine.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/5/2026