HL7 Finland join openEHR Membership

openEHR News | Aug. 24, 2023, 11:39 a.m.

HL7 Finland is an open association for organisations that are interested in systems integration issues and solutions in healthcare and social services. It was founded in 1995 as the 5th International Affiliate of HL7.

HL7 Finland is a not-for-profit association funded by its members, and it collaborates with various national level organisations and projects as well as internationally.  

Jari Porrasmaa, Chair of HL7 Finland said,

“HL7 Finland works as an open association and has roots in supporting and localising standards – such as HL7 V2 messaging, CDA, FHIR. HL7 Finland is also active in advancing deployment of IHE profiles. HL7 Finland works as an umbrella organisation collecting all relevant standards, models and efforts in relation to interoperability and implementation of social care and healthcare information systems.

HL7 Finland started openEHR activities in 2022 and is delighted to establish a formal membership and working relationship with openEHR International.”  

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