Dear HL7 Community,
As we reflect on the past year, I am proud to present the 2023 HL7 Annual Report. This year has been marked by remarkable progress in our mission to create and promote global health data interoperability standards. Our dedicated members and partners have worked tirelessly to advance our goals, ensuring that HL7 remains at the forefront of healthcare information technology.
2. Executive Summary
2023 has been a year of significant milestones for HL7 International. We have expanded our global reach, enhanced our standards development processes, and fostered a vibrant community of stakeholders committed to improving healthcare outcomes through interoperability. This report highlights our key achievements, financial performance, and strategic initiatives for the future.
3. Key Achievements
3.1 Standards Development
• HL7 FHIR® (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) Release 5: Successfully published with new resources and enhancements, further solidifying its role as the leading interoperability standard.
• CDA® (Clinical Document Architecture) Updates: Implemented important revisions to improve usability and implementation.
• HL7 V2+: Launched the updated version of HL7 Version 2 (V2), ensuring backward compatibility while introducing modern features.
3.2 Global Outreach and Collaboration
• Partnerships: Strengthened collaborations with international organizations, including WHO and ISO, to align global health data standards.
• Conferences and Workshops: Hosted multiple international conferences and workshops, promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration.
3.3 Education and Training
• Training Programs: Expanded our online and in-person training programs, reaching over 5,000 professionals worldwide.
• Certification: Increased the number of HL7 certified professionals, contributing to higher standards of implementation and compliance.
4. Community Engagement
4.1 Community Initiatives
• Diversity and Inclusion: Implemented initiatives to ensure diverse representation across our membership and leadership.
• Member Forums: Enhanced our member forums to facilitate better communication and collaboration among members.
• Volunteer Recognition: Launched new programs to recognize and reward the contributions of our volunteers.
5. Standards Development and Implementation
5.1 HL7 FHIR
• Adoption: HL7 FHIR adoption continued to grow, with new implementations across various healthcare settings.
• Enhancements: Released new implementation guides and tools to support FHIR adoption.
5.2 CDA
• Improvements: Focused on improving the usability of CDA documents, making them easier to implement and more effective in clinical settings.
5.3 HL7 V2+
• Modernization: Updated HL7 V2 to meet current technological standards while ensuring it remains backward compatible.
6. Grants and Funding
6.1 Overview
• Grants: Secured multiple grants to support ongoing and new initiatives.
• Funding: Attracted new funding partners, expanding our financial base.
7. Looking Forward
As we look to the future, HL7 International is committed to furthering our mission of promoting global health data interoperability. Our strategic initiatives for the coming year include:
• Expanding HL7 FHIR Adoption: Continuing to support and promote FHIR adoption globally.
• Enhancing Member Engagement: Developing new programs and resources to engage our members more effectively.
• Innovating Standards Development: Leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance our standards development processes.
8. Acknowledgments
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, volunteers, partners, and staff for their unwavering support and dedication. Your contributions have been instrumental in our success and will continue to drive our mission forward.
As we reflect on the past year, I am proud to present the 2023 HL7 Annual Report. This year has been marked by remarkable progress in our mission to create and promote global health data interoperability standards. Our dedicated members and partners have worked tirelessly to advance our goals, ensuring that HL7 remains at the forefront of healthcare information technology.
2. Executive Summary
2023 has been a year of significant milestones for HL7 International. We have expanded our global reach, enhanced our standards development processes, and fostered a vibrant community of stakeholders committed to improving healthcare outcomes through interoperability. This report highlights our key achievements, financial performance, and strategic initiatives for the future.
3. Key Achievements
3.1 Standards Development
• HL7 FHIR® (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) Release 5: Successfully published with new resources and enhancements, further solidifying its role as the leading interoperability standard.
• CDA® (Clinical Document Architecture) Updates: Implemented important revisions to improve usability and implementation.
• HL7 V2+: Launched the updated version of HL7 Version 2 (V2), ensuring backward compatibility while introducing modern features.
3.2 Global Outreach and Collaboration
• Partnerships: Strengthened collaborations with international organizations, including WHO and ISO, to align global health data standards.
• Conferences and Workshops: Hosted multiple international conferences and workshops, promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration.
3.3 Education and Training
• Training Programs: Expanded our online and in-person training programs, reaching over 5,000 professionals worldwide.
• Certification: Increased the number of HL7 certified professionals, contributing to higher standards of implementation and compliance.
4. Community Engagement
4.1 Community Initiatives
• Diversity and Inclusion: Implemented initiatives to ensure diverse representation across our membership and leadership.
• Member Forums: Enhanced our member forums to facilitate better communication and collaboration among members.
• Volunteer Recognition: Launched new programs to recognize and reward the contributions of our volunteers.
5. Standards Development and Implementation
5.1 HL7 FHIR
• Adoption: HL7 FHIR adoption continued to grow, with new implementations across various healthcare settings.
• Enhancements: Released new implementation guides and tools to support FHIR adoption.
5.2 CDA
• Improvements: Focused on improving the usability of CDA documents, making them easier to implement and more effective in clinical settings.
5.3 HL7 V2+
• Modernization: Updated HL7 V2 to meet current technological standards while ensuring it remains backward compatible.
6. Grants and Funding
6.1 Overview
• Grants: Secured multiple grants to support ongoing and new initiatives.
• Funding: Attracted new funding partners, expanding our financial base.
7. Looking Forward
As we look to the future, HL7 International is committed to furthering our mission of promoting global health data interoperability. Our strategic initiatives for the coming year include:
• Expanding HL7 FHIR Adoption: Continuing to support and promote FHIR adoption globally.
• Enhancing Member Engagement: Developing new programs and resources to engage our members more effectively.
• Innovating Standards Development: Leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance our standards development processes.
8. Acknowledgments
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, volunteers, partners, and staff for their unwavering support and dedication. Your contributions have been instrumental in our success and will continue to drive our mission forward.
