about HL7 standards
HL7 and its members provide a framework (and related standards) for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information. These standards define how information is packaged and communicated from one party to another, setting the language, structure and data types required for seamless integration between systems. HL7 standards support clinical practice and the management, delivery, and evaluation of health services, and are recognized as the most commonly used in the world.
- since 1994 ANSI-accredited standards developing organization providing a comprehensive framework and related standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information that supports clinical practice and the management, delivery and evaluation of health services
- members from over 50 countries, including 500+ corporate members representing healthcare providers, government stakeholders, payers, pharmaceutical companies, vendors/suppliers, and consulting firms
- further information about HL7 International: HL7 International
HL7 Europe
- members from 22 countries
- involved in major EU health interoperabiliy projects
- HL7 standards (CDA, FHIR) – are used for cross-border exchange of health data for multiple use cases including ePrescription/eDispensation and Patient Summary as well as upcoming services such as eLAB, Hospital Discharge Reports, PAX, PAX Reports
- additional information about HL7 Europe is available on their website
Tools and Training opportunities
Additional information about HL7 tools are available on the website of HL7 International.
Additional information about HL7 training opportunities are available on the website of HL7 International.
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