This paper describes the Danish approach to developing and implementing solutions to create a coherent Health Care Data Network

Three Danish Project-groups, situated on Funen and sharing facilities and expertise, are researching, initiating and coordinating pilote projects municipally, county- and nationwide. Also the largest European research and development project in the Health Telematics Applications area under the 4th framework programme is sharing the facilities and expertise.

The approaches to fulfill the needs for continuity and coordination in health care and the extended support for the projects by public and private organisations are described.