# hl7 v3

## HL7 V3

**This is an abbreviation for Health Level 7 Version 3.**

## Health Level 7 Version 3

A standard for communication of electronic health information developed by HL7.

#### Notes

* Version 3 is based on a formal development framework in which the communication structures are derived as refinements from a Reference Information Model (HL7 V3 RIM).

## Alternatives

* **HL7 V3**

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