Implementation FAQ:Migration from version 2

This page contains questions related to the migration of HL7 version 2 to version 3, mostly from a non-technical perspective.

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Questions

Selling point for V3

Question: What is the real value of the reference model in V3 – what is the life of the system –this can be a long time for strategic programs. These need to be future-proofed.

Two documents from the Marketing Committee's document page that discuss the rationale for using HL7 version 3:

• Draft HL7 v3 Value Proposition Document
• Canada Infoway v3 Infosheet