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Most hospitals and healthcare organizations around the world use HL7 standards, especially HL7 v2.x, for electronic health information exchange. However, not all hospitals use HL7, as adoption may vary based on region, infrastructure maturity, and regulatory requirements.
HL7 (Health Level Seven) is the globally recognized standard for healthcare interoperability, allowing different health systems—like EHRs (Electronic Health Records), LIS (Laboratory Information Systems), and billing platforms—to communicate seamlessly.
? Widespread Usage – HL7 v2.x is still the most commonly used healthcare messaging standard globally.
? FHIR Adoption Growing – HL7 FHIR is gaining rapid adoption, especially in the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia.
? Legacy Systems in Some Regions – Hospitals in developing countries or rural areas may still use non-HL7 or proprietary systems.
? Integration Engines – Many hospitals use HL7 through middleware tools like Mirth Connect, Rhapsody, or Corepoint.
United States: HL7 is widely used and required under interoperability rules (ONC, CMS).
Europe: HL7 and FHIR are integrated with local frameworks (e.g., IHE, NHS Digital).
Asia-Pacific & Middle East: HL7 usage is growing, but varies by country and digital health initiatives.
At Microtek Learning, we provide globally accessible HL7 and HL7 FHIR training designed for healthcare IT professionals, interface developers, and system integrators. Our expert-led programs prepare you to navigate real-world hospital systems and interoperability challenges.