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      <h1>What is the S&amp;I Framework?</h1>
      <p>The S&amp;I Framework is a collaborative community of participants from the public and private sectors who are focused on providing the tools, services and guidance to facilitate the functional exchange of health information.  The S&amp;I Framework uses a set of integrated functions, processes, and tools that enable execution of specific value-creating initiatives.  Each S&amp;I Initiative tackles a critical interoperability challenge through a rigorous process that typically includes: </p>
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        <li>Mechanisms for feedback and testing of implementations, often in conjunction with ONC partners such as NIST</li>
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      <p>Each S&amp;I Initiative focuses on a single, narrowly-scoped, broadly-applicable challenge. The S&amp;I Framework community has demonstrated its support and interest in the evolution and refinement of key challenges currently being tackled. Learn more about <a href="initiatives_wiki.html">Current S&amp;I Initiatives</a>.</p>
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