Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 23, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, publishing the Agreement between the Ministry of Health, the Foral Community of Navarra and Red.es, M.P., for the development of intelligent digital services in the SNS |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | June 27, 2026 |
| Entry into force | December 22, 2025 (date of agreement signature) |
| Affected parties | Healthcare administrations, health professionals and patients in the Navarrese public system |
| Category | Regulatory Changes |
| Period | 2025-2026 |
| Financing framework | Recovery Plan (European funds) |
| European framework | Regulation (EU) 2025/327 — European Health Data Space |
Navarrese public healthcare takes a structural leap. The agreement signed on December 22, 2025 between the Ministry of Health, the Foral Community of Navarra and the public business entity Red.es activates the implementation of intelligent digital services in the SNS, with financing from the Recovery Plan and alignment with the Regulation (EU) 2025/327 on the European Health Data Space. The resolution publishing it in the BOE is from June 23, 2026.
This is not a one-off pilot project. The agreement establishes a digital transformation framework that affects the organization of public healthcare services and the management of clinical data for all Navarrese citizens.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement is framed within the SNS Digital Health Strategy and articulates three major lines of action, each with concrete operational scope:
| Initiative | Description | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Únicas Network | Implementation of the network for pediatric rare diseases | Pediatric patients with rare diseases in Navarra |
| Personalized Digital Care Plan | Digitalization and personalization of healthcare to citizens | Navarrese public healthcare system |
| National Health Data Space | Creation of a shared and governed clinical data infrastructure | Clinical data of Navarrese citizens, integrated in the SNS |
Additionally, the agreement contemplates the use of artificial intelligence for three key functions within the system:
- Clinical analysis: processing of medical data to improve diagnosis.
- Health prediction: predictive models to anticipate healthcare needs.
- Medical decision support: support tools for healthcare professionals at the point of care.
The European framework regulating the use of this data is Regulation (EU) 2025/327, which establishes the conditions of the European Health Data Space. Navarra thus becomes one of the communities leading adaptation to this regulation at the state level.
Economic and operational impact
The agreement does not specify a concrete economic amount in the published data, but its financing comes from the funds of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, which means that resources are already committed within the European budgetary framework.
From an operational perspective, the impacts are immediate and structural:
- Service reorganization: the implementation of the Únicas network and the Personalized Digital Care Plan requires adapting care circuits and clinical protocols.
- Clinical data governance: the creation of the National Health Data Space requires reviewing processes for management, access and transfer of patient data, with compliance with Regulation (EU) 2025/327.
- Training and technology adoption: healthcare professionals must integrate AI tools into their daily clinical practice, which involves training processes and workflow changes.
- Interoperability: Navarra's healthcare information systems must connect with the SNS infrastructure and, in the future, with the European Health Data Space.
Who does it affect?
- Navarra healthcare administration: responsible for implementing the three initiatives of the agreement and ensuring regulatory compliance in data matters.
- Healthcare professionals in the Navarrese public system: doctors, nurses and managers who will use AI tools for clinical analysis, prediction and medical decision-making.
- Patients in the Navarrese public system: especially families with minors affected by rare diseases (Únicas network) and any citizen whose clinical data is integrated into the National Health Data Space.
- Technology companies and healthcare sector providers: those that develop or supply AI solutions, interoperability or clinical data management for the SNS in Navarra.
- Red.es: as the public business entity responsible for technical execution of the agreement.
Practical example
A pediatrician at a Navarrese public hospital treats a patient with a rare disease that is difficult to diagnose. Thanks to the Únicas network, the case is registered in a specialized network that connects reference professionals in pediatric rare diseases at the national level. At the same time, the medical decision support AI system analyzes the patient's clinical history—already integrated into the National Health Data Space—and suggests diagnostic protocols based on similar cases processed in the SNS. The doctor maintains the final decision, but with information support that did not exist before.
This scenario, which previously required slow referrals and manual search for references, becomes a digitalized and connected care flow, with patient data governed under the framework of Regulation (EU) 2025/327.
What should organizations do now?
- Review clinical data management systems: verify that patient data processing processes are compatible with Regulation (EU) 2025/327 on the European Health Data Space.
- Identify impact on care flows: map which services and clinical protocols will be affected by the implementation of the Únicas network and the Personalized Digital Care Plan.
- Plan professional training: design a training plan for the use of clinical AI tools (analysis, prediction and medical decision support).
- Evaluate technological interoperability: check if current information systems can be integrated with the National Health Data Space infrastructure.
- Follow the implementation roadmap: the agreement entered into force on December 22, 2025; organizations must align with the deployment timelines established by the Foral Community of Navarra in development of the agreement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Únicas network and who does it benefit in Navarra?
The Únicas network is a specialized network for pediatric rare diseases that is implemented in Navarra as part of this agreement. It directly benefits pediatric patients with rare diseases and the healthcare professionals who care for them, connecting them with the national reference network for this type of pathology.
What is the National Health Data Space and how does it affect Navarrese patients?
It is a shared clinical data infrastructure at the national level that is created as part of this agreement. The clinical data of Navarrese citizens will be integrated into this platform, governed under the framework of Regulation (EU) 2025/327 on the European Health Data Space. It involves new rules on access, transfer and use of medical data.
When did this agreement enter into force and when was it published in the BOE?
The agreement was signed and entered into force on December 22, 2025. The resolution officially publishing it in the BOE is from June 23, 2026, with publication on June 27, 2026.
What role does artificial intelligence play in this agreement?
The agreement contemplates the use of AI for three specific functions in the Navarrese healthcare system: clinical analysis of medical data, health prediction through predictive models, and medical decision support as a tool for professionals at the point of care.
What funds finance this healthcare digitalization agreement?
Financing comes from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, which channels European funds towards the digital transformation of the SNS through the SNS Digital Health Strategy.
Official source
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-13978