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Yes, HL7 is still highly relevant in today's healthcare ecosystem. It remains the foundational standard for healthcare data exchange, powering clinical interoperability across hospitals, electronic health records (EHRs), laboratories, and health information systems worldwide.
Health Level Seven (HL7) standards, especially HL7 v2.x, are still widely used in healthcare organizations for exchanging clinical messages such as admissions, discharge summaries, lab results, billing, and patient demographics.
With the emergence of HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources), the standard has evolved to meet modern needs, including RESTful APIs, mobile health applications, cloud-based systems, and global interoperability initiatives.
? Global Adoption – HL7 v2.x is deeply embedded in hospitals, labs, and health systems across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond.
? FHIR Expansion – HL7 FHIR is the future-ready standard, now mandated or adopted in countries like the U.S. (under ONC's interoperability rules), Canada, Australia, and the UK.
? Vendor Neutrality – HL7 standards are used across EHR platforms like Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, and Meditech.
? Supports Innovation – Powers digital health tools, patient portals, wearables, and health APIs.
? Regulatory Compliance – Supports frameworks like HIPAA, HITECH, NHS Digital, and more.
At Microtek Learning, we help professionals stay current with HL7 v2, FHIR, and evolving health data interoperability standards. Whether you're entering healthcare IT or advancing your integration skills, our expert-led training ensures you're aligned with the future of healthcare technology.
Yes, HL7 is still relevant. It remains the backbone of healthcare data exchange and continues evolving with HL7 FHIR to support modern interoperability needs.