SEMANTICHEALTHNET (FP7)
Semantic interoperability of clinical and biomedical knowledge

The SemanticHealthNet project is developing a scalable and sustainable pan-European organisational and governance process for the semantic interoperability of clinical and biomedical knowledge, to help ensure that Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems are optimised for patient care, public health and clinical research across healthcare systems and institutions.

Through a clinically-driven workplan, exemplified in cardiovascular medicine, SemanticHealthNet will capture the needs for evidence-based, patient-centered integrated care and for public health, encapsulating existing European consensus in the management of chronic heart failure and cardiovascular prevention. The project will generalise and formalise the methods and best practices in how to combine and adapt computerised resources to support semantic interoperability, and how these can be developed and supported at scale. Health authorities, clinical professionals, ministeries, vendors, purchasers, insurers are involved to ensure that the project approach and results are realistically adoptable and viable.

Data Mining International is specifically in charge of the development of the business model to justify strategic investments, including the opportunity costs for key stakeholders. The consortium comprises more than 40 internationally recognised experts, including from USA and Canada, ensuring a global impact.