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Strategy, objectives and results
The development of a global language for health – uniting health systems from around the world and enabling them to communicate with and understand one another – is an international endeavor.
SNOMED International was founded on that principle. In 2007, IHTSDO was established to build and strengthen SNOMED CT, other health terminologies and related terminology products, and to develop, maintain, promote and enable the uptake and correct use of its terminology products in health systems, services and products around the world. We are a strong and proud collaborative membership organization, serving and responding to the needs of the healthcare sector.
In 2017 we adopted the trading name of SNOMED International, to reflect our evolution to a product and service-oriented organization. We work with our Members and other stakeholders to prioritize the strategic development of SNOMED CT to meet the needs of the healthcare sector.
Vision
By 2025, Clinical Terminologies will be used globally, which will result in better health and improved patient outcomes, supported by one language of health.
Mission
SNOMED International sustainably produces a global clinical vocabulary and other services that enables the clear exchange and analysis of health information for all.
Strategic direction
Over the course of a year-long consultation process, SNOMED International and its associated Community of Practice have set out the organization’s 2020-2025 Strategy. Arriving at this strategy has been an active and collaborative process among participants representing the organization, General Assembly, and Management Board governance bodies.
Building on a strong foundation made possible through the success of the 2015-2020 strategy, the organization can begin to develop a model to link with other terminologies and classifications, providing a more informed view of the patient’s record.
Annual work plans
Our activities include the delivery of regular services (e.g., the biannual SNOMED CT release) and projects that address specific needs of Members, Affiliates and end-users. Projects are set out in annual work plans developed by the management team, based on input from Members and other stakeholders. The Work Plan is subject to the approval of the General Assembly.
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Registration and programThe full program for the event can be downloaded here. A high-level overview of the event's schedule is available below:
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Sponsorship and exhibition prospectus for Expo 2025The SNOMED CT Expo 2025 Prospectus is now available. Please click here to learn more about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at our event in Antwerp, Belgium!
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Host CountryAs the Korean representative Member to SNOMED International, the Korean Health Information Service (KHIS) agency of the Ministry of Health and Welfare served as strategic partners for this meeting.
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Data privacy and event terms & conditionsSNOMED International will protect and manage your data for this event in accordance with our event data privacy agreement. Detailed 'Terms & Conditions' governing SNOMED International events are available here. For more information please contact privacy@snomed.org.
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Subscribe for Expo updatesKeep up to date with details as they develop for SNOMED International's events. Subscribe to the SNOMED events mailing list
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Future Expo dates2025: Antwerp, Belgium October 23-24, 2025 (Hybrid event)
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Watch Expo recordingsView the SNOMED CT Expo 2020 to 2023 playlists on SNOMED International's YouTube channel. Access playlists
Results
SNOMED International publishes an Annual Report to demonstrate what SNOMED International and our Members have accomplished.
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Registration and programThe full program for the event can be downloaded here. A high-level overview of the event's schedule is available below:
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Sponsorship and exhibition prospectus for Expo 2025The SNOMED CT Expo 2025 Prospectus is now available. Please click here to learn more about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at our event in Antwerp, Belgium!
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Host CountryAs the Korean representative Member to SNOMED International, the Korean Health Information Service (KHIS) agency of the Ministry of Health and Welfare served as strategic partners for this meeting.
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Data privacy and event terms & conditionsSNOMED International will protect and manage your data for this event in accordance with our event data privacy agreement. Detailed 'Terms & Conditions' governing SNOMED International events are available here. For more information please contact privacy@snomed.org.
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Subscribe for Expo updatesKeep up to date with details as they develop for SNOMED International's events. Subscribe to the SNOMED events mailing list
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Future Expo dates2025: Antwerp, Belgium October 23-24, 2025 (Hybrid event)
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Watch Expo recordingsView the SNOMED CT Expo 2020 to 2023 playlists on SNOMED International's YouTube channel. Access playlists
