title: HL7 standard shapes content, exchange of patient information.
abstract: NCVHS' endorsement of HL7 as the standard for electronic exchange of patient medical record information promises to simplify the transmission of such information between healthcare organizations. However, this endorsement also empowers HL7 to serve as the architect of the electronic health record. In this article, learn more about HL7 and what role can play in standards development.
authors.affiliation: wrtracy@att.net
authors.forename: Wayne R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Tracy
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dougherty
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000592:standards*; D004496:Education, Continuing; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D008498:Medical Record Linkage / Q000592:standards*; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000592:standards*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D012015:Reference Standards; D014481:United States