Standardization in the field of health is a long ongoing activity which tries to use latest technologies for the benefit of patients, health services and other interested parties. eHealth is a European policy initiative which underpins these efforts to harmonize by standardization interoperable technical solutions.

The ICT sector is especially addressed to provide technical solutions in support of the health care systems and services.

Standardization is an activity where stakeholders and experts from different sectors can meet to express their views and to discuss possible technical solutions to become eventually standards.

Health systems are still stronly based on national solutions. European policies and standardization could meet to embark on more international solutions in Europe and beyond.

The links herafter provide some information on policies and related activities.