Vendor Introduction to SNOMED CT

The Vendor Introduction to SNOMED CT provides an informative practical introduction to SNOMED CT focused primarily on the needs of vendors and developers of EHRs and other related applications in healthcare information technology.

The Vendor Introduction to SNOMED CT is targeted at people engaged in the development of EHR systems and related services. The document will also be of interest to a broader audience including anyone engaged in designing, developing, procuring, deploying, configuring or managing EHR systems and services.

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Contents

1 Introduction

2 Benefits to Vendors

3 Introduction to SNOMED CT

4 Choosing an Approach to Implementation

5 Implementation Strategies and Considerations

6 Enhancing EHR Design with SNOMED CT

7 Licensing

8 References

Appendix 1 - User Experience of SNOMED CT

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