Yes, it is definitely possible (and has been done) to implement standards like HL7 and profiles like IHE in solutions aligned with the architectural guidance provided by the Connected Health Framework.   In fact, promoting the service-oriented approach, platform independence, and use of standards, is one of the main principles of the CHF ...

We had a fairly well attended session and the objective of providing an overview of the Health Connection Engine (HCE) and IHE XDS.b reference implementations was achieved, although with the time we had I could not get into a lot of detail. We have talked about the HCE in the past so I'll try to focus on the IHE aspect in this post. Background on ...

First, let me say I wholeheartedly applaud Microsoft's efforts on NHIN and with CHF. We have to start somewhere. I represent the small software developer who is trying to develop and market a new front-end product for the healthcare market with some ideas that have been piloted in a few places. What has led me to despair in the past is ...