HL7 launches immunization user group
A new HL7 Immunization User Group will offer members access to industry experts and peers for help with resolving challenges related to implementing HL7 immunization standards.
HL7 International and the American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA) jointly announced the new user group. Members can seek assistance at monthly meetings to avoid problems that might otherwise impede progress on immunization-related healthcare interoperability projects.
“We think this group represents a great resource for anyone tasked with implementing HL7’s immunization standards,” said Nathan Bunker, co-chair of the HL7 Immunization User Group, in a release. “Having a national forum for these questions is going to take a huge resource burden off IT managers who are currently the sole source of information on the intricacies of this area, and will also help standardize these projects across the nation.”
The group will meet via web conference on the second Thursday of each month at 2pm EDT with the initial meeting on April 10. This meeting is open to all, regardless of membership status.
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