Pillars of Excellence: Key Standards in the Healthcare Industry
Introduction The healthcare industry is marked by its unwavering commitment to patient care, safety, and the pursuit of excellence. To maintain the highest standards in patient treatment, healthcare professionals adhere to a set of well-defined guidelines and standards. In this article, we explore the key standards in the healthcare industry that serve as the foundation […]
Using Python to Parse HL7 and CCD Documents in Healthcare
By Stephen Fitzmeyer, MD Python is a powerful programming language that can be used to parse and manipulate healthcare data in the HL7 and CCD formats. In this article, we will explore how to use Python to extract and process data from HL7 and CCD documents. First, let’s start by understanding the structure of HL7 […]
HL7: The Technicalities and Use Cases in Healthcare
By Stephen Fitzmeyer, MD HL7 (Health Level Seven) is a widely adopted standard in healthcare for exchanging information between various healthcare applications, such as electronic health record systems, laboratory information systems, and radiology information systems. The standard defines a set of rules and formats for the exchange of clinical and administrative data. In this article, […]
