Interoperability strategy

The strategy covers delivery of national systems and services and supports/assists the delivery of local interoperable solutions. It does NOT cover standardising care pathways/clinical processes, development and maintenance of standards, cross-border interoperability

Does this apply to me?

The Interoperability Strategy applies to all architects within NHS England and within software supplier organisations.

What is it?

The strategy outlines a vision for delivering an integrated set of patient records and services, within a mixed landscape of locally held and controlled services delivered by a broad range of organisations at varying levels of maturity, supported by national services in some areas.

What does the Interoperability Strategy cover?

  1. Interoperability vision
  2. Presentation interoperability
  3. Information interoperability
  4. Application interoperability
  5. Technical interoperability
  6. Outstanding challenges