The Standard

HL7, in collaboration with the Argonaut Project, is excited to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to the International Patient Access (IPA) standard: ipa.hl7.org. This site is designed to provide a central resource for healthcare organizations, policymakers and patients to understand, implement and support patient-controlled access to health data using the HL7® FHIR® standard.

A Milestone for Global Interoperability

IPA is a global standard aimed at empowering patients with access to their health records across different systems and countries. By defining a minimal yet meaningful set of FHIR-based profiles, IPA ensures that applications can seamlessly retrieve patient data regardless of geographic or system-specific differences.

The new website serves as a hub for information about IPA adoption, implementation guidance and ongoing development efforts. It provides insights into how healthcare systems worldwide can enable secure, authorized access to patient records through standardized APIs, reducing barriers to interoperability.

What You'll Find on the Website

The new IPA website is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for stakeholders looking to implement or learn more about the standard. Key features include:

• Clear explanations of IPA and its role in global interoperability.
• Resources for national health agencies to align their patient access efforts with IPA.
• Latest news and happenings related to IPA.
• Technical information enabling adoption of the patient access standard.
• Ways to get involved, including opportunities to contribute to the standard’s development, provide feedback and join HL7’s FHIR community.

Join Us in Expanding Access to Health Data

The launch of ipa.hl7.org represents a major step forward in achieving global, standardized patient access to health records. By promoting the adoption of IPA, we are working towards a future where patients can seamlessly access and share their health data, improving continuity of care and patient outcomes worldwide.

We invite healthcare providers, policymakers, and patient advocates to explore the website, provide feedback, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of IPA.

Thanks to Our Contributors

This project would not have been possible without the dedication of many individuals and organizations. Special thanks to HL7 volunteers for their input, the Argonaut Project for their support and real-world input, Built Mighty for developing the website, and HL7 International for advancing global interoperability. Their collective efforts have helped make IPA a reality.

Check it out today at ipa.hl7.org, and join us in making global health data access a reality!