Revision of 'Healthcare Data Terminology and Transmission Standard': Enhancing Interoperability

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This revision aims to establish an interoperable environment for exchanging healthcare data using consistent terminology. The 'Healthcare Data Terminology and Transmission Standard' is a national standard defining both the items and methods used for exchanging data in a uniform manner. This standardization process involves annual demand surveys based on field needs. The key changes include: First, four core exchange data items (e.g., end-of-life care wishes, prescription date/time, alcohol status, smoking status) were newly established. Furthermore, five existing items (alcohol status, smoking status, surgery/procedure name, vaccination name, vaccine drug name) now incorporate the application of international terminologies (SNOMED CT, ATC). Second, the transmission method for core exchange data was standardized. The revision includes detailed technical specifications enabling the exchange of 2024-revised data using FHIR. Consequently, a FHIR specification and a reference terminology set are distributed to support the utilization of international medical terminologies. This amendment is significant as it strengthens the linkage with international terminologies and expands interoperability, building upon last year's revisions. Standardizing medical data is crucial for clinical information exchange and multi-institutional research, suggesting continued efforts toward standard advancement and dissemination.