To further your understanding of HL7, review the Health Level Seven International website http://www.hl7.org/ and answer the following questions in a 3 page paper. Each question should be incorporated in your answer, and each answer should be at least 2-3 sentences.

• Describe what HL7 is as it relates to healthcare.
• Why is HL7 important to the EHR?
• Identify and explain two examples of how HL7 is used in healthcare.
• From what you have learned about HL7 and the HIM profession, describe why you feel it is important for an HIM professional to be familiar with HL7.