Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP)

The Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) is an organization that develops and promotes standards to ensure different health IT systems, like electronic health records, can share and understand information securely and accurately. Its goal is to improve communication between healthcare providers, patients, and systems, leading to better coordinated care, reduced errors, and more efficient healthcare delivery. HITSP creates guidelines and frameworks that make it easier for various health technologies to work together seamlessly, ultimately enhancing the quality and safety of patient care.