Any organization using a vocabulary server or related terminology tool needs content. Whether that content is SNOMED CT, LOINC, NDF-RT, NIC, NOC, NANDA, ICD-9, CPT, MedDRA or any of the other national and international terminology standards, the acquisition, formatting, loading and maintenance of these terminologies can be a major operational burden. To complicate matters even more, every terminology supplier has its own release schedule, its own distribution format, and its own distribution process. It’s no wonder that the use of standardized terminologies has been limited to only sophisticated IT organizations.
For over 18 years, Apelon has worked with nearly every one of these content suppliers to develop comprehensive business processes that have enabled the easy integration of the terminologies into our proprietary vocabulary products. We are now making these terminology services available to users of open terminology systems such as DTS. With a single common data model for content, healthcare and biotech application developers can eliminate the cost and confusion of dealing with different terminology data structures. Application users, on the other hand, can more easily understand and apply the advantages of standardized, structured terminologies. The result is easier to use, more functional applications that cost less to build and maintain.
Some of the key features of our content distribution service include:
- Standardized distribution format: easier loading and integration
- Full or differential downloads: intelligent updating of new versions and identification of version conflicts
- Subscription access to the specific required terminologies: you only get the terminologies you need
Our Core Content list is
here. We are constantly adding new terminologies to our service. If you don’t see a terminology you need (or have an internal terminology you would like us to support) send us a request and a content specialist will contact you. A complete description of DTS Content Services is
here.
No other company than Apelon has the history, breadth of experience, processes and technology to deliver standardized terminology content to the market. Please give us a call to discuss your terminology needs.
For more information about our Content Services please complete the information request form.
