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Governing real-world health data as a public utility
Melissa A Haendel1, Ryan Ahern2, Kasie B Bailey2
1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|March 5, 2026
Summary
This utility model introduces a framework for responsible ethical stewardship and patient empowerment. It fosters distributed innovation through collaborative approaches in research and development.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Ethics
- Health Policy
- Innovation Management
Background:
- Current healthcare systems face challenges in ethical governance and patient engagement.
- There is a growing need for innovative models to drive progress in medical research and patient care.
- Distributed innovation models offer potential for broader participation and novel solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel utility model for ethical stewardship in healthcare.
- To outline strategies for enhancing patient empowerment within healthcare frameworks.
- To explore the integration of distributed innovation principles into healthcare practices.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development.
- Analysis of ethical stewardship principles.
- Review of patient empowerment strategies.
- Exploration of distributed innovation models.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive framework integrating ethical stewardship, patient empowerment, and distributed innovation.
- Identification of key components for successful implementation.
- Demonstration of the model's potential to address current healthcare challenges.
Conclusions:
- The proposed utility model provides a robust foundation for ethical healthcare practices.
- Empowering patients and fostering distributed innovation are crucial for future healthcare advancements.
- This framework supports a more equitable and effective healthcare ecosystem.
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