Health Level Seven

Health Level Seven (HL7) is a set of international standards that allows different healthcare systems and software applications to communicate and share medical information reliably. It ensures that data such as patient records, lab results, and appointment details can be exchanged seamlessly across hospitals, clinics, and labs, regardless of the technology used. By promoting interoperability, HL7 helps improve patient care, reduce errors, and streamline healthcare processes. Think of HL7 as a common language or protocol that different healthcare technology systems use to talk to each other efficiently and accurately.