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About HL7 International

HL7 International is the world’s leading healthcare interoperability organization. Since 1987, it has developed the standards that allow hospitals, insurers, researchers, and governments to exchange data securely and consistently.

Key Standards:


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HL7 v2

The messaging backbone of hospitals worldwide

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CDA

Structured, shareable clinical documents

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FHIR

Modern APIs powering mobile apps, telehealth, and digital health

HL7 is:


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Global

Present in 50+ countries

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Innovative

Continuously evolving standards with new technologies

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Collaborative

A membership-based network of providers, payers, vendors, and policymakers

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Foundational

Operating at the application layer (layer 7) of the OSI model

HL7 Vision

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HL7 Vision

A world where every individual has secure, timely, and appropriate access to accurate health information, empowering them, their care teams, and communities to make informed decisions anytime, anywhere.

HL7 Mission

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HL7 Mission

To create and promote the adoption of innovative interoperability standards that improve health and well-being while fostering a diverse and inclusive global community.

About HL7 India

HL7 India is the official affiliate of HL7 International. Our mission is to bring global standards to local healthcare ecosystems by:

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Helping hospitals integrate labs, EMRs, and billing systems.

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Guiding startups and vendors to build FHIR-compliant solutions.

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Supporting academia and researchers with standardized data for education and research.

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Partnering with policymakers to align digital health with international best practices.

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Key Roles of HL7 Affiliates like HL7 India

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Promote Adoption

Advocate for HL7 standards across providers and vendors

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Local Adaptation

Tailor global standards to India’s regulatory and healthcare realities

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Support & Education

Provide training, certification, and technical resources

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Community Building

Build a collaborative platform for professionals, researchers, and organizations

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International Representation

Represent India in the global HL7 community

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Drive Interoperability

Encourage seamless communication between diverse healthcare systems

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