Standards & Interoperability Framework

During 2011, I have been an active "committed" participant on several workgroups in the Standards and Interoperability Framework (S&I) effort which filled the gap when the Health Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) was sunseted. I currently am a member of workgroups involved in the Data Segmentation Initiative, which was established to address standards for the ability to exchange parts of medical record ― often called data segmentation. The goal of the project is to enable the implementation and management of health information disclosure policies originating from a patient's request, statutory and regulatory authority or organizational disclosure requirements. Of particular note is the effort to define the current need for data protection services, such as a patient's directive not to disclose substance abuse records in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2.

I have placed a link on my website (http://www.metasteward.net/) to the S&I Framework Wiki which is open to anyone. My participation and the participation of all involved can be followed in detail on the Wiki. Participation by others is definitely encouraged with an easy to follow process for joining the initiative. I encourage others to participate.