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Connect with HL7's policy team to learn how you can contribute to advancing healthcare interoperability through informed advocacy and standards development.
Policy Center
As the global leader on interoperability, HL7 proactively shapes policy, regulation and key public-private sector frameworks around the world. We work with our Policy Advisory Committee, diverse membership and our International Affiliates to craft cohesive, workable and innovative policy solutions.
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Policy Focus Areas
HL7 engages in a wide range of policy areas to advance healthcare interoperability and improve patient outcomes through better health information exchange.
International Policy
As HL7 standards and implementation initiatives expand worldwide, so does our engagement in global health policy. We collaborate with governments, NGOs, civil society, and other stakeholders on issues related to health data interoperability and connectivity. Explore HL7’s responses to policy bodies around the world and learn more about our role in global health.
US Regulatory Affairs
HL7 has played an important role in advancing health IT standards and implementation in the United States for more than two decades. We work with government agencies and other stakeholders to support policies that advance interoperability, providing input on Proposed Rules, Requests for Information, USCDI, SVAP and other regulatory initiatives. Explore HL7’s U.S. regulatory responses, comments and testimony to government bodies.
AI, Innovation & Technology
HL7 brings together public and private sector experts worldwide to advance understanding and consensus at the intersection of AI, standards, and health data interoperability. Explore HL7’s AI policy activities, responses, convenings, and resources addressing the opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies in healthcare.
Standards & Certification
Promoting adoption of HL7 standards through policy frameworks and certification programs.
Recent Policy Updates
Stay informed about HL7's latest policy positions, advocacy efforts, and regulatory engagement.
HL7's Comments on the CMS-0062-P
HL7's Comments on the CMS-0062-P – Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule
HL7 Comments on Draft USCDI v7
Re: Draft United States Core Data for Interoperability Version 7 (Draft USCDI v7)
Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability
Re: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity Proposed Rule
Policy Resources & Tools
Access our comprehensive library of policy materials, hot topics and educational content.
Policy Briefs & Position Papers
In-depth analysis and official HL7 positions on key policy issues.
International & Federal Policy Comments
HL7 submissions to regulatory agencies and policy makers.
Featured Resources
Policy Brief
HL7 AI Backgrounder
HL7 & AI: Guidance in Architecting the Future of Healthcare
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Webinar Recording
Global AI in Healthcare
A webinar about Policy, Patterns and Innovation Hotspots Worldwide
Policy Response
HL7 Response to the HHS Health Sector AI RFI
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