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IPS Podcast with Herko Coomans

The International Patient Summary (IPS) has evolved into a global digital health initiative, helping countries exchange essential health information across national, regional, and organizational boundaries. This new podcast explores what the IPS is, why it was developed, and how it is being used today, with global experts sharing the insights and experiences shaping this increasingly vital suite of digital health standards.

Banner for the podcast with pictures of the main guest and co-hosts

In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Michael Nusbaum and Robert Stegwee welcome guest Herko Coomans of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Herko is an active member of the Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP), Vice Chair of the General Assembly of SNOMED International, and a leading ambassador for the IPS.

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