Conceptual framework of the Medical Data Element Ecosystem (MDEE) (IMAGE)
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This integrated model delineates the multi-stakeholder architecture essential for medical data assetization and governance. The ecosystem is centered on a trusted data space platform that facilitates secure data exchange among diverse stakeholders, including data producers (healthcare institutions), data users (researchers, pharmaceutical companies), third parties (service providers), and platform providers. Government entities provide regulatory oversight and strategic direction, while research institutions and professional associations contribute to capacity building and standardization. The framework highlights stakeholder responsibilities throughout the entire data lifecycle—including collection, storage, governance, integration and circulation, analysis, application, and compliance—where the application of data generates new data, sustaining and advancing the lifecycle. Three foundational domains underpin the ecosystem: technology, institutions, and ethics. This comprehensive approach addresses the complex interplay among technical capabilities, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations necessary for realizing the transformative potential of medical data while maintaining public trust and ensuring equitable access to its benefits.
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Jian Wang, Anqi Lin, Yedong Huang, Gezheng Li, Tianqi Chen, Chudi Sun, Weiye Qian, Shiqi Ren, Hank Z.H. Wong, Yanxi Ding, Lin Zhang
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