This overview outlines three easy steps for patients to connect with their health data, allowing them to gain secure access and take control of their health information.
Using the HL7 FHIR standard, the International Patient Access specification allows patients to securely access health data across borders, similar to how online banking or Open Banking in the UK provides seamless access to financial information. This global interoperability ensures timely, accurate care and empowers patients with control over their data, enhancing healthcare delivery through data-driven, patient-centered approaches.
Learn MoreThis reflects the global commitment to interoperability and standardized data sharing. As the number of countries adopting HL7 FHIR continues to grow, it enhances patients’ ability to seamlessly access their health information while improving collaboration among healthcare providers for better care delivery worldwide.
In the US
In Canada
International Patient Access is a global initiative that empowers patients to access their health data across borders. This standardization ensures that patients can securely access their health information, regardless of where they are receiving care. By providing patients with control over their health data, International Patient Access enhances care coordination, improves patient outcomes, and supports data-driven, patient-centered healthcare delivery.
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