Health Level Seven (HL7)

Health Level Seven (HL7) is an international set of standards that facilitates the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of healthcare information electronically. It ensures that different healthcare systems—like hospitals, labs, and clinics—can communicate smoothly and accurately. By providing consistent formats and protocols, HL7 helps healthcare providers access complete patient information quickly, improving the quality and safety of care. Essentially, HL7 acts as a common language that connects various healthcare technology systems, making medical data sharing efficient, secure, and reliable.