Greetings all,

It's hard to imagine a more exciting and dynamic time for healthcare interoperability standards. When I was nominated to run for board chair, I was asked to construct a nominee profile outlining my vision for HL7. I'd like to reproduce that here so that people know where I stand on various issues and can hold me accountable for following through on my "campaign promises."

My Vision for HL7
HL7 will be internationally recognized as the "go to" standards development organization, an organization that is both responsive and in touch with priorities.

My beliefs are that:

• HL7 is an international community of standards developers, working together towards a common goal of improved patient care.
• There is a need for greater clarity in the standards development process (e.g. between HL7, HITSP, IHE) in the United States.
• There is a need for greater coordination with ISO, CEN, and other complementary standards activities throughout the world.
• HL7 must produce standards of the highest quality.
• CDA isn't perfect, but has been, and will continue to be, an important standard that helps get people to come on board with HL7 Version 3 and the RIM.
• We need a detailed HL7 Version 2 to HL7 Version 3 mapping.
• Marketing is more than advertising, and includes consumer analysis, market analysis, marketing mix, and economics analysis.

It is a real privilege for me to work with you all over the coming years as we continue to pursue this vision.

Bob Dolin, MD
Chairman of the Board, 2010-2011, Health Level Seven International