LOINC 2.78 includes 3,000 terminology updates, adds SDOH focus

The Regenstrief Institute’s latest update to the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) database features nearly 1,600 new concepts and 1,400 modifications aimed at enhancing the exchange and interoperability of health data across global systems.

The LOINC tool is used for standardizing health information across 196 countries, with the update covering a range of healthcare focus areas, including diagnostics, medical devices,…