Question

In the table below LIST FIVE SHORT TERM & FIVE LONG TERM opportunity of HL7 based Electronic Health Record (EHR).

	Opportunity of HL7 based Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Short Term
Long Term

Answer 1

Short Term Opportunities:--

• Evolving a framework for the development of Functional Models (e.g. national domains) and Profiles (e.g. medical sub-specialty), including the development and use of tooling;
• Defining a high-level framework to support the interoperability requirements and life cycles with a focus on trustworthiness, reliability and records authenticity of EHR systems in coordination with other Work Groups;
• Identification of existing and emerging information requirements and other HL7 artifacts;
• Participation in development of FHIR resources which support the functional models; and
• Working with the international affiliates in the development of realm-specific Functional Profiles

Long Term Opportunities :--

• Create and update conformance requirements for – and provide guidance in the development of – functional profiles (which are realm-, application- or care setting-specific constraints of the HL7 Functional Models. This guidance may reference data archetypes, information requirements, use cases, and/or specific standards;
• Accept industry input on data and functional requirements for the interoperable exchange of electronic health records and exchange among electronic health record systems;
• Create and update artifacts (e.g., implementation guides), documents (e.g., comments to a policy advisory committee) and examples that clarify the interoperability, functionality, and data requirements among EHR, PHR, and other health information systems;
• Design and provide educational materials to inform participants of the standards and ongoing work of the EHR WG, thus enabling the creation of a knowledgeable workforce;
• Develop methods by which EHR WG work products are adopted and implemented in various realms.