HEALTH LEVEL SEVEN INTERNATIONAL INC.

Health Level Seven International Inc. specializes in advancing healthcare interoperability standards through the development, promotion, and adoption of open technical frameworks, particularly FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). The organization facilitates collaborative standards development, provides training and educational support for healthcare IT professionals, and enables mission-critical participation in federal health data exchange initiatives. Its core expertise lies in clinical data modeling, API-based interoperability, and governance of health information standards, with deep engagement in ONC-led projects and national health IT modernization efforts. Key differentiators include its role as a steward of globally recognized health data standards and its ability to convene cross-sector stakeholders to align technical specifications with regulatory and clinical needs. The contractor maintains a strong, sustained relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services, supporting standards development, FHIR accelerator programs, and connectathons that drive adoption of interoperable health IT systems. It also delivers membership and technical engagement services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, enabling participation in health data exchange initiatives critical to veteran care coordination. The Department of Defense is engaged in a single capacity, reflecting focused alignment with interoperability objectives across federal health missions. Primary work falls under professional organizations and technical services, reflecting its function as a standards development organization that enables public-sector health IT infrastructure. The contractor’s market positioning is as a non-profit standards body serving federal health agencies through technical governance, education, and collaborative innovation in health data exchange. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the organization operates as a non-governmental entity with no formal government certifications. Its influence stems from its role as the recognized authority on healthcare interoperability standards, making it an indispensable partner for federal agencies advancing data-driven care delivery.