Getting Started with HL7

To implement an HL7 interface between two or more applications, providers usually implement either a point-to-point interfacing approach or utilize an interface engine. A white paper which outlines these two approaches is entitled What Is Your Healthcare Interfacing Approach?
Outlined below are three posts worth a read to gain further insights on developing and testing HL7 interfaces.

• Getting Started with Your HL7 Interface:  Highlights what to ask for and what to ask about as it relates to HL7 messaging.
• HL7 Specifications Defined:  Defines what should be included in a healthcare interface specification.
• HL7 Sample Messages – Always the Best Way to Go:  Outlines the importance of getting sample HL7 messages when developing an interface.

 Check out HL7 Resources and the Healthcare Interoperability Glossary for further definitions.