Describes the aims and objectives of the Content Managers Advisory Group (CMAG) throughout 2025.
Overall objectives
The main purpose of the Content Managers Advisory Group in 2025 is to provide SNOMED International with national perspectives on identified content topics and issues through provision of advice and feedback.
Meetings
Teleconferences
Teleconferences will be held four times a year and also as required.
Face-to-Face meetings (Online option also available)
The Content Managers AG plans to meet at both SNOMED International Business meetings during the year.
April 2025 - Oslo, Norway (Hybrid event)
- Business meeting scheduled April 6th to 10th, 2025
- CMAG plans to meet during the SNOMED International business meeting.
- The duration of the CMAG meeting to be determined.
- Agenda to be agreed
October 2025 - Antwerp, Belgium (Hybrid event)
- Business meeting scheduled October 18th to 22rd, 2025
- CMAG plans to meet during the SNOMED International business meeting.
- The duration of the CMAG meeting to be determined.
- Agenda to be agreed
2025 Activities
| Activity | Scope | Deliverables | Timeframe (suggested) | Lead | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provision of national perspectives on current SNOMED International content projects and topics | Relevant current SNOMED CT content projects and topics as identified by the SNOMED International. | Items will be raised as relevant over the course of the year. For each item raised the deliverable will be input and/or feedback as required within mutually agreed timeframes. | Provision of input on the topic/s within set timeframes as agreed by the CMAG and relevant SNOMED International staff member/s. | CMAG co-chairs together with relevant SNOMED International staff member for item being discussed. | |
| 2 | Provision of national input on the user impact of the SNOMED CT Editorial Advisory Group work items | The editorial decisions made by the SNOMED CT Editorial Advisory Group as identified by the Chair of the SNOMED CT Editorial Advisory Group. | Items will be raised as relevant over the course of the year. For each item raised the deliverable will be input and/or feedback as required within mutually agreed timeframes. | Provision of input on the topic/s within set timeframes as agreed by the CMAG and the Chair of the SNOMED CT Editorial Advisory Group. | CMAG co-chairs | |
| 3 | Provision of information on past, current and future national content development activities | Past, current and future national content development activity information sharing to aid in reducing duplication of effort and assist in identification of internationally applicable content and content gaps. |
| Ongoing activity | CMAG co-chairs and the CMAG members representing NRCS involved in collaborative activities. | |
| 4 | National Content Modeling Discussion Forum | A content modeling forum for discussion of national modeling issues |
| Ongoing activity | TBA |
Communication
- The Content Managers AG will enable two-way communication between the SNOMED International Content Team and its Members on areas relevant to SNOMED CT content development.
- The primary route for communications will be the Content Managers AG Confluence Space, with AG Meetings schedules as per above, and as required.
- Communications to the Content Managers AG will by default, be publicly accessible on the AG Confluence Space.
- Information that is not for public view may also be shared on pages that are accessible to Content Managers AG members only. Requests for closed areas must be sent to cri@snomed.org prior to posting materials.
Criteria for measuring success
The key criteria for success of the Content Managers AG in 2025 will be related to the timely provision of advice and feedback to support the SNOMED International Content Development Roadmap and the 2025 Content Work Plan. The measures of success will relate to the achievement of the deliverables as set out in the 2025 activities section above.
Turn around time for responses will be set at a minimum of 4 weeks.
Actions:
Date | Requested action | Requester(s) | Response required by: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please review the 2025 CMAG Work Plan and provide feedback as a comment below. Response due |