HLN has developed the following document to guide immunization information system data exchange activities:
Many of HLN's public health projects involve submission,
processing, consolidation, and display/query of health care data
from disparate sources.
Whether using standards-based approaches (like HL7)
or other file formats, HLN initiates and supports semi-automated
to fully-automated solutions depending on client needs and specifications.
HLN
developed a Web File Repository (WFR)
to provide a secure, HIPAA-compliant vehicle for manual and automated
file upload over the Internet. HLN staff members are active on various
HL7 technical committees, projects, and special interest groups ensuring
that public health's interests and concerns are well represented.