Health Level Seven International (HL7) is a non-profit organization that develops standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information. Its primary goal is to improve healthcare interoperability, allowing different healthcare systems to communicate effectively. HL7 standards are widely used in the healthcare industry to ensure that patient data is shared accurately and securely. These standards help facilitate better patient care by enabling healthcare providers to access and share vital information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes.