Central Terminology Server for German Healthcare Goes Live
Zentraler Terminologieserver geht online - Pharmazeutische Zeitung
Summary
Gematik has launched the Central Terminology Server (ZTS) necessary for data exchange in Germany's healthcare sector. This server provides multiple coding systems and value lists in a standardized format, contributing to improved interoperability of medical data.
Details
The Central Terminology Server (ZTS), developed by Gematik, is now available for electronic health information sharing in Germany. The ZTS aims to provide an integrated platform for diverse coding systems and value lists used across the German healthcare landscape. According to experts, its significance lies not just in data aggregation but in standardizing all relevant information centrally and ensuring long-term availability in FHIR format. As medical data exchange increases through digital applications like ePA or TI-Messenger, it is crucial that this information is exchanged as coded concepts—precise and unambiguous. The ZTS provides comprehensive access to national and international semantic standards, such as ICD-10-GM, making it a vital foundation for promoting healthcare interoperability. The service was jointly developed by Gematik and the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). Users can access the platform via a specified link.
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