NLM is the central coordinating body for clinical terminology standards within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NLM works closely with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to ensure NLM's efforts are aligned with the goal of the President and HHS Secretary for the nationwide implementation of an interoperable health information technology infrastructure to improve the quality and efficiency of health care.
"Inspired by the Code For America project. Code For Health develops fellowships for software developers, IT specialists and bioinformaticists seeking a career in health IT. We help fellows gain experience while they advance projects that serve the medically and economically disadvantaged, or the achievement of public health goals."
"…focuses on research from the front lines of health care, including how computers and information technology can be incorporated into clinical workflow, be used to measure quality and health outcomes."
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