Patients currently have limited control over their health data, placing full trust in Alberta Health Services (AHS) for its management and protection. Centralized storage heightens the risk of data breaches, while siloed systems hinder access and collaboration. Privacy concerns about data use without explicit consent create distrust. Blockchain technologies facilitate decentralized, transparent data sharing and decision-making in a world of disarrayed health data. This concept explores the broad application of generative AI agents assisting healthcare practitioners and researchers in reducing burnout and leveraging blockchain for trustworthy health outcomes.

Health data is a vital component of our health systems supporting everything from individual care, population health, research, and innovation. Like a river nourishing its surroundings, health data must move freely to sustain the ecosystem of care. When barriers obstruct the river’s flow, vital areas are cut off, negatively impacting patients, healthcare providers, and the overall system. The Interoperability Saves Lives report highlights the importance of a holistic, patient-centered approach to health information system design.