Healthc Inform Res.  2024 Apr;30(2):103-112. 10.4258/hir.2024.30.2.103.

Status of MyHealthWay and Suggestions for Widespread Implementation, Emphasizing the Utilization and Practical Use of Personal Medical Data

• Ha T
• Kang S
• Yeo NY
• Kim TH
• Kim WJ
• Yi BK
• Jang JW
• Park SW

• KMID: 2555210
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4258/hir.2024.30.2.103

Abstract

Objectives
In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is a focus on managing diverse medical data to improve healthcare and prevent disease. The challenges include tracking detailed medical records across multiple institutions and the necessity of linking domestic public medical entities for efficient data sharing. This study explores MyHealthWay, a Korean healthcare platform designed to facilitate the integration and transfer of medical data from various sources, examining its development, importance, and legal implications.
Methods
To evaluate the management status and utilization of MyHealthWay, we analyzed data types, security, legal issues, domestic versus international issues, and infrastructure. Additionally, we discussed challenges such as resource and infrastructure constraints, regulatory hurdles, and future considerations for data management.
Results
The secure sharing of medical information via MyHealthWay can reduce the distance between patients and healthcare facilities, fostering personalized care and self-management of health. However, this approach faces legal challenges, particularly relating to data standardization and access to personal health information. Legal challenges in data standardization and access, particularly for secondary uses such as research, necessitate improved regulations. There is a crucial need for detailed governmental guidelines and clear data ownership standards at institutional levels.
Conclusions
This report highlights the role of Korea's MyHealthWay, which was launched in 2023, in transforming healthcare through systematic data integration. Challenges include data privacy and legal complexities, and there is a need for data standardization and individual empowerment in health data management within a systematic medical big data framework.

Keyword

Personal Health Records, Health Information Systems, Medical Records, Big Data, Electronic Health Records

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  Figure 1 Schematic diagram of MyHealthWay. MyHealthWay, a data relay platform, constitutes a comprehensive dataset that includes medical records from various individuals and information from related public institutions. The platform provides medical records such as medical checkups and drug prescription information to MyData service institutions. This platform safely and reliably transmits patients’ medical data using cutting-edge technology and rigorous security policies. Furthermore, the security of patient data is prioritized, with ongoing initiatives to strengthen its security systems and ensure transparent data management.

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  Figure 2 Emergence and effects of health information highway platforms.

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  Figure 3 Expanded and changed scope of MyHealthWay. Previously, MyHealthWay provided information limited to medical diagnoses and dosage details from the past year, vaccination history throughout a patient’s lifetime, medical checkup records from the past 10 years, and life log data such as steps taken and sleep duration. However, the scope of MyHealthWay has now been significantly expanded. The network now encompasses data from nine tertiary general hospitals, 13 general hospitals, and 838 hospitals and clinics. The range of data provided has also been broadened to include 113 items across 12 categories, which now cover diagnostic details, drug prescription information, diagnostic and pathology tests, and surgery details.

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