SNO-PT - D1.2 - Report on the management SNOMED CT licenses distribution

The Portugal SNOMED International membership (SNO-PT) project aims to foster adoption and expand the use and integration of the Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine – Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) in Portugal. This project aligns with the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation, by emphasizing the standardization of health data, enhancing interoperability among Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, in order to ensure that health data is effectively utilized for patient care. Additionally, it supports secondary applications like research, policy development, and regulation. Through these advancements, the SNO-PT project contributes to the EU4Health Programme's objectives, driving digital transformation and reinforcing healthcare systems across Europe.Deliverable 1.2 (D1.2) – Report on the management SNOMED CT licenses distribution outlines the procedures for requesting and managing SNOMED CT licenses in Portugal, detailing the steps involved in the license application process and the ongoing management of these licenses on an annual basis.SNOMED CT is a structured set of terminology components and derivatives that is distributed in accordance with the SNOMED CT Release File Specification. National Release Centers (NRCs) are responsible for overseeing the distribution, version control, access, and implementation of SNOMED CT within their jurisdictions. In Portugal, the NRC is managed by the Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E.P.E (SPMS) which facilitates the integration of SNOMED CT into the Portuguese healthcare system and serves as the primary liaison between SNOMED International and national users.This document provides a detailed description of the SNOMED CT license distribution process, beginning with the initial application request. It outlines the framework of license distribution, from application submission to the final decision-making stages.