Abstract: Certain example embodiments provide systems and methods for providing clinical element extraction, holding, and transmission in a widget-based application. An example clinical data element communicator system includes a user interface including clinical content retrieved from a plurality of clinical information sources for graphical display to a user. The user interface facilitates user interaction with the displayed clinical content, the clinical content including applications and patient data. The example system also includes a holding area for clinical content and a transmission unit for transmitting the clinical content to one or more recipients. The holding area is displayed as part of the user interface and holds clinical content selected by the user and deposited in the holding area. The clinical element transmission unit receives the clinical content deposited in the holding area, packages the clinical content, and transmits the clinical content in an electronic data message to one or more recipients.