Health Level Seven
Abbreviation: HL7
Definition
Health Level Seven (HL7) is an international standards organization that develops and promotes standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information. HL7 standards facilitate interoperability between different healthcare systems and enable seamless communication and integration of health data across various platforms and applications. The standards ensure the accurate and timely exchange of clinical and administrative information, supporting efficient and coordinated healthcare delivery.