HITSP is the standard harmonization initiative under ONCHIT, previously led by David Brailer, MD.

This is a short description of the goals and some definitions. Thought might be of interest to some folks.

More information can be found at http://www.ansi.org/standards_activities/standards_boards_panels/hisb/hitsp.a......p.aspx?menuid=3

Yes, a Common Standards Development Framework. That's also what we need here.