Interoperability describes the extent to which systems and devices can exchange data, and interpret that shared data. For two systems to be interoperable, they must be able to exchange data and subsequently present that data such that it can be understood by a user
HL7 is an interoperability standard to exchange data between systems. FHIR is version 4 of HL7 generally referred to as FHIR - Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource.
DOF is an attempt to get medical devices connected and transmit data seamlessly.
Medical Devices will be connected via serial/ethernet/IOT to demonstrate data acquisition from former to latter.
Inform the industry of Healthcare IT Standards and Interoperability
Demonstrate to the participants the capabilities of existing and future system connectivity
Inform Healthcare IT vendors and Healthcare Device manufacturers of the need to collaborate
Impress on the public and policy makers of the need for workflow in the industry
Driver for interop - regulation or insurance
Doctors and Clinicians
CEOs of hospitals and other Administrators
Policy Makers, State and Central
Healthcare IT vendors both B2B and B2C
Entrepreneurs
Hospital Owners
IT In-charges