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Modern society operates on a data-centric basis, with the concept of data spaces becoming increasingly important. Data spaces are standardized digital infrastructures that enable trustworthy data exchange among various stakeholders, with data sovereignty as a core principle. The European Union is a leader in data spaces research and aims to efficiently manage and utilize health data in the medical field through the European Health Data Space (EHDS). EHDS serves as a cloud-based information source for patients, doctors, researchers, and businesses, enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services and promoting medical technology research. To achieve this, the European Union is ensuring interoperability, establishing electronic identity verification and certification systems, and strengthening data security and governance. This paper analyzes the concept and development process of EHDS, the technical approaches for interoperability, and the legal and operational governance structures. It discusses how EHDS can contribute to innovation in healthcare systems and guarantee data sovereignty. Ultimately, EHDS is expected to provide efficient and personalized healthcare services based on data and promote the advancement of research and public health policies through the reuse of health data.