For Canadians interested in HL7 Membership, Infoway co-ordinates the Affiliate Agreement with HL7 International. Canadians can register for HL7 Canada Affiliate Membership on InfoCentral or for HL7 International Access on the HL7.org website. HL7 International Membership is NOT required for viewing and/or downloading HL7 content from InfoCentral.
HL7 Canada Affiliate or HL7 International access is required:
- for all Canadian implementers incorporating HL7 materials in a product (other than HL7® FHIR® materials which are release under a Creative Commons license)
- to co-chair any of the HL7 International Workgroups
- for discounts on HL7 conferences, education and certification
- to take advantage of the membership discount provided by being a member of HL7 Canada, contact Canada Health Infoway using the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. You will then be provided with a code to use when registering.
Infoway’s HL7 Affiliate Agreement stipulates that we can only provide access to HL7 International Material to members that reside in Canada, with the following exceptions noted below:
- Those living outside of Canada but working full time for a Canadian organization that has HL7 International Access with Infoway; or
- Those with business in Canada who are also HL7 International organizational members in good standing.
If you qualify for access to HL7 International material through Infoway under the exceptions outlined above, we kindly ask that you provide this information via email for our records so we can help facilitate your access.
Access is for one year, April 1 - March 31, renewable annually.
Log in and visit HL7 International Access to see your current status.
HL7 Membership and Access Options
Infoway facilitates HL7 Canada Affiliate Membership, offering individuals and organizations discounted access to HL7 materials and events. Various access levels are available:
Access Type |
Benefits |
Cost |
Infoway Account |
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No cost |
HL7 Canada Affiliate Access – Individual with Infoway Account
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$100 CAD/year, plus applicable taxes. |
HL7 Canada Affiliate Access - Organization
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$500 CAD/year, plus applicable taxes.
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HL7 Canada Affiliate Access - for non-Canadians
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Not available online. Contact us to get started. |
HL7 International Access – Individual |
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$775 USD/year (Register at HL7.org)
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HL7 International Access – Organizational |
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Prices varies (see pricing chart on website and register at HL7.org) |
Infoway is your Canadian source for standards that facilitate the availability of accurate health information at the right time, to the right person – which may lead to improved patient safety, faster access to care, cost savings, and ultimately better outcomes for consumers, clinicians, and the healthcare system.
To learn more about access to pan-Canadian standards, solutions, and HL7 International Access, please visit the Standards Access page on InfoCentral.