What Does HL7 Stand For?

HL7 stands for Health Level 7

HL7, or Health Level 7, is a set of international standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information. These standards facilitate interoperability between different healthcare systems, ensuring that data can be communicated accurately and efficiently across various platforms. HL7 encompasses a range of specifications, including messaging protocols, clinical document architecture, and application programming interfaces (APIs), enabling healthcare organizations to improve patient care and streamline administrative processes.