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Herko Coomans

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Netherlands representative at Global Digital Health Partnership at Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport
📍 Netherlands

Herko Coomans is an international digital health coordinator at the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. He focuses on building global alliances and improving healthcare through information accessibility. He founded the Dutch National Health Information Council and holds leadership roles at the Global Digital Health Partnership and SNOMED International.

Describing himself as a "curious nerd, " Herko is passionate about the future of healthcare and bringing people together to drive change. He is recognized by colleagues for his positive attitude, energy, and knowledge. An advocate for action, he challenges himself and others to move beyond their comfort zones.

He has a background as an Urban and Regional Planner and has over 15 years of experience in e-government.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Netherlands representative at Global Digital Health Partnership
Job Level
Junior
Location
Netherlands
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Global Digital Health
He builds international alliances and represents The Netherlands in global bodies like GDHP and SNOMED International to harmonize digital health policies and foster collaboration.
Semantic Interoperability
A personal and professional passion, he frequently speaks about the importance of harmonizing standards like SNOMED CT and ICD-11 for effective global health data exchange.
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Career

Work history

8-2019
Netherlands representative at Global Digital Health Partnership
Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport
10-2019
SNOMED General Assembly Member for The Netherlands
Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport
9-2017
International Digital Health Coordinator
Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport
4-2023 - 10-2024
SNOMED International General Assembly Executive member
Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport
10-2022 - 12-2023
Global Digital Health partnership (GDHP) Vice Chair lead
Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport
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Education
2018 - 2018
Health Innovation School
Radboud University/Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport
2012 - 2013
Certificate
MSP© Practitioner
2012 - 2012
Summer Course
Cibit Academy
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