With growing implementation and use globally, the JIC has been actively engaged in discussion regarding the establishment of global stewardship for the International Patient Summary (IPS) to evolve the development, maintenance and ongoing management of the IPS Suite of standards.

As outlined in the JIC’s recently-released discussion paper, The Future of IPS as a Global Public Good, the concept of stewardship proposes critical deployment elements, such as extending the scope of the IPS to other use cases and the decision making models needed to include other types of standards and specifications to meet implementer and industry requirements as deemed necessary. A prime objective of the JIC, this need is driven by the growing use of the IPS across and within nations, and by the increase in the number and diversity of stakeholders adopting, implementing and developing the IPS.

The JIC encourages stakeholders to review the discussion paper and welcomes your insights and feedback here. In addition to formally submitted written comments, the JIC also plans to convene subsequent virtual and/or in person sessions to discuss the future global stewardship of the IPS.

Please contact info@jointinitiativecouncil.org for additional information.