1. IHE Cardiology Electrophysiology Sub-domain Harry Solomon Co-chair, Technical Committee

2. Cardiology Planning Committee 7 March 2005 page 2 Opportunity Heart Rhythm Society willing to take lead in promoting interoperability / IHE in EP CMS requirements for ICD registry incentivize device manufacturers to participate in data sharing Indications from most major device manufacturers of some interest in standards-based approaches IHE work in EP - championed by HRS - may jump start their full engagement Basis for implant use case development using IHE Cath Profile

3. Cardiology Planning Committee 7 March 2005 page 3 Next Step Tasks Formation of EP user/vendor task force Clinical users identification of pain points – highest priority integration profiles Mapping of current and desired workflows and data flows –Interventional Lab - Implantation / Ablation –Follow-up Identification of gaps in standards Development of EP IHE roadmap –Target date for first profiles – IHE Cardiology Year 3 HRS member communication/education program