The methodology is based on desk research :

• Scientific publications

• Specialized journals

• Websites from institutions, corporations and startups

• Studies and institutional recommendations

Identify the perimeter of health data and key international trends

1. Study the definition of “health data” to define a perimeter for the study.

2. Identify and synthesize the different types and sources of health data, with their strengths and weaknesses.

3. Identify and synthesize 10 trends in health data to anticipate the evolution in key health data sources globally

Map national and international health databases

Select 4 types of key data sources that present the following criteria:

• International experience with these data sources ;

• Large international spread ;

• Known and used by key healthcare stakeholders ;

• Of interest given the previously identified trends

Select 4 types of data sources were selected in this study :

• Public national databases;

• National Electronic Health Records systems;

• International cohorts;

• Real-World Data databases.

For each type of data source, identify the countries with the following criteria :

• High volume of information available;

• Geographical representativeness;

• Technological maturity.

Compare countries for each type of data source.

1. Identify key health data use cases

2. Identify the initiatives and projects making use of large volumes of health data.

3. Select the initiatives that rely of the data sources previously identified and in accordance with the trends presented in part 1.

4. Identify the key stakeholders involved in these use cases, their strengths and their weakness.

5. Assess the spread of these use cases at an international level by mapping initiatives in key countries.