New System to Utilize Medical Data: Government Promotes Research and Development
A Cabinet Office review panel has approved a draft for a new system designed to utilize patient medical information for medical research. The purpose of this system is to accelerate the development of treatments for diseases and the creation of new drugs.
Under the new system, private entities certified by the government will manage and process medical information collected from hospitals. By anonymizing the information so that individuals cannot be identified, a mechanism will be created to allow for the safe utilization of data while protecting privacy.
Large-scale hospitals, such as university hospitals, will be the primary focus. The system aims to streamline data sharing, making it easier for companies and research institutions engaged in research and development to access the vast amounts of medical data held by these hospitals.
The government intends to use this system to accelerate the advancement of medical technology. Moving forward, plans are in place to develop specific rules, such as how to ensure the security of the information.