IHTSDO

The IHTSDO® (International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation) is an international organisation, established as an association under Danish Law. Its purpose is to acquire, own and administer the rights to SNOMED CT® other health terminologies and/or related standards, and other relevant assets; develop, maintain, promote and enable the uptake and correct use of its Terminology Products in health systems, services and products around the world, and undertake any or all activities incidental and conducive to achieving the purpose of the Association for the benefit of the Members.

OHT participation:

At the first OHT Board meeting, Ken Spackman described IHTSDO's role.

At the second OHT Board meeting, IHTSDO, along with NHS and NEHTA, proposed a SNOMED CT Tooling project. See slides and charter.