Which committee is responsible for standardizing the digital DICOM language?

The IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) mammography subcommittee is tasked with standardizing the digital DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) language, which is vital for the interoperability of medical imaging equipment and the exchange of medical images and related information. This committee focuses specifically on ensuring that various imaging systems can communicate seamlessly using the DICOM standard, thus enhancing the storage, retrieval, and sharing of mammography images across different platforms and facilities.

The DICOM standard itself is crucial in radiology and mammography as it defines protocols for transmitting, storing, and displaying images along with associated metadata such as patient information, imaging protocols, and equipment used. By standardizing this language, the IHE mammography subcommittee aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of mammography services, facilitating better patient care and outcomes.