Health Level Seven International (HL7)

Health Level Seven International (HL7) is a global organization that develops standards for how healthcare information is exchanged between different systems and applications. Its goal is to ensure that electronic health records can be shared and understood across various platforms, improving coordination of care and patient safety. By providing common protocols and guidelines, HL7 helps healthcare providers, software developers, and other stakeholders communicate more effectively, ultimately enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.