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SPHN Semantic Interoperability Framework

The SPHN Semantic Interoperability Framework represents a structure for health data for research using common standards, guidelines, and tools. It complies with the FAIR principles and builds on internationally recognized semantic standards.

The SPHN Semantic Interoperability Framework represents a structure for health data for research using common standards, guidelines, and tools. It helps to gather health data for research in accordance with the FAIR principles, i.e., data being Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. At its core, the framework builds on internationally recognized semantic standards to clearly define the meaning of shareable health data. 

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SPHN Semantic Interoperability Framework

The SPHN Semantic Interoperability Framework represents a structure for health data for research using common standards, guidelines, and tools. It helps to gather health data for research in accordance with the FAIR principles, i.e., data being Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. At its core, the framework builds on internationally recognized semantic standards to clearly define the meaning of shareable health data.

What is the SPHN Semantic Interoperability Framework? 

The SPHN Semantic Interoperability Framework represents a structure for health data for research using common standards, guidelines, and tools. It helps to gather health data for research in accordance with the FAIR principles, i.e., data being Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. At its core, the framework builds on internationally recognized semantic standards to clearly define the meaning of shareable health data. 

What is new in the latest release version? 

The latest version 2026.1 further aligns the framework to real-world data of Swiss hospitals, with the main updates related to microbiology, drug prescription, and nutrition. 

Resources related to the 2026.1 release: