New SNOMED and LOINC collaboration seeks streamlined interoperability standards

LOINC from Regenstrief and SNOMED International announced this week a new collaboration designed to broaden adoption of standardized terminology for health data exchange worldwide.

WHY IT MATTERS
The idea is to promote more coordinated use of SNOMED CT and LOINC by both SNOMED International and Regenstrief, the groups say – with the organizations each retaining editorial control of their respective standards. 

Additionally, the new…