Promote interoperability and seek to avoid overlaps and inconsistencies between standards used in health informatics (Facilitation)

Achieve greater coordination and consistency of health informatics standards development (Flexibility)

Develop global awareness of the importance and potential contribution of health informatics standards (Customer Focus)

Share information transparently on opportunities and needs for health informatics standardization (Openness & Transparency)

Provide a gateway to support and provide advice on health informatics standards collaboration and for reporting progress toward achieving a coherent set of standards for health informatics (Respect for professionalism)

Promote development, adoption and recognition of relevant health informatics standards as international standards (Innovation & Quality Improvement)