Community of Interest

A Community of Interest (COI) is a group of individuals or organizations that share common interests, goals, or functions, leading them to collaborate or communicate regularly. In a professional or governmental context, COIs help organizations coordinate activities, share information, and develop standards to improve efficiency and consistency. For example, healthcare providers with similar patient care needs form a COI to exchange best practices. Essentially, a COI is a network where members focus on common topics or issues to enhance their collective effectiveness and decision-making.