Established in 1998, ISO/TC215 has expanded its composition and influence, currently representing more than 30 Participating voting member countries [P-members], 23 Observing member countries [O-members], and 22 Liaison organizations. The mission of ISO/TC215 is to improve compatibility and interoperability between EHRs, PHRs, medical devices, and other products and technologies. TC215 focuses on standardizing Health Information and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to ensure compatibility of data for comparative statistical purposes, and to reduce duplication of effort and redundancies across healthcare, with specific focus on:

ISO standards development occurs in technical committees (TCs), which are populated by subject matter experts (SMEs) that are nominated to serve by their ISO-designated National Member Body (NMB). In a model similar to the United Nations and other representative global bodies, an ISO NMB is the national entity designated by its government as most representative of standardization in its country. Each country has only one NMB that is designated as the ISO member for that nation. It is the NMB from each country and their representative Technical Advisory Group (TAG) that identifies SMEs and delegates to serve in specific ISO Working Groups.

SMEs and delegates identified by their NMB are drawn from the industrial, academic, technical and business sectors identifying the need for the standard, and that subsequently put the standard to use. These experts and delegates may be joined by others with relevant knowledge, including representatives of government agencies and ministries, testing labs, and consumer associations, and by governmental and non-governmental organizations from across the globe. Additionally, ISO's 260+ TCs have formal Liaison relations with more than 600 international organizations from across the globe, which complement the network of its NMBs.

How to participate

• Review qualifications for membership

  Meets the definition of a “U.S. National Interested Party” via an entity directly and materially affected by the relevant standards activity:

  1. An individual representing a corporation or an organization domiciled in the U.S. (including U.S. branch offices of foreign companies authorized to do business in one or more states as defined by the relevant State’s Corporation law within the U.S.);
  2. An individual representing a U.S. federal, state or local government entity; or
  3. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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• Apply by downloading and completing a membership application

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Upcoming Events

• March 20, 2013 - US TAG to ISO/TC215 meeting in Wasington DC 
• April 21 – 26. 2013 – ISO/TC215 Plenary meeting in Mexico City, Mexico
• October 21- 25, 2013 – ISO/TC215 Plenary meeting in Sydney, Australia