SNOMED CT Case for Investment - Final September 2021 - Flipbook - Page 25
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
S N OME D C T
Why would a Country Invest in SNOMED CT?
Desired Value
SNOMED CT is a best-in-class, core clinical reference terminology that is well-designed,
comprehensive, serves multiple uses, is widely adopted, and enables improved patient outcomes –
it clearly passes the bar for the value that a country desires from a clinical terminology and as such
makes for a Strong Case for Investment.
Potential Value
Through the modelled deployment in clinical information systems and interoperability solutions
SNOMED CT has clearly shown strong potential value and as such makes for a Strong Case for
Investment.
Demonstrated
Value
The ten Case Studies clearly demonstrate the value that SNOMED CT can bring when used in clinical
information systems, health data & analytics platforms and interoperability solutions, and again
make for a Strong Case for Investment.
Future Value
Future opportunities, especially in personalized, precision medicine and research, using advanced
technologies, are a perfect fit for SNOMED CT, which in turn bolsters its Strong Case for Investment.
The SNOMED CT Case
for Investment
Desired Value + Potential Value + Demonstrated Value + Future Value = Strong Case for Investment