Who or what is ASTM?
ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is the standards development organization (SDO) under whose auspices the CCR’s technical workgroup, Healthcare Informactics E31.28, and its members have operated and been convened. ASTM International is one of the world’s largest and oldest voluntary and accredited standards development organizations, with headquarters located outside Philadelphia, PA. In addition to developing health care IT standards, ASTM International develops and manages standards in over 150 industries, including aviation, petroleum, and fiber optics. The ASTM International Web site is www.astm.org.
