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Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE)


Health care and health information professionals collaborating to improve information sharing between health care technology systems.
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Health care and health information professionals collaborating to improve information sharing between health care technology systems.

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What is IHE? IHE is an initiative by healthcare professionals and industry to improve the way computer systems in healthcare share information. IHE promotes the coordinated use of established standards such as DICOM and HL7 to address specific clinical needs in support of optimal patient care. Systems developed in accordance with IHE communicate with one another better, are easier to implement, and enable care providers to use information more effectively. Physicians, medical specialists, nurses, administrators and other care providers require vital information be passed seamlessly from system to system within and across departments and made readily available at the point of care, in other words enabling systems interoperability. IHE is designed to make this a reality by improving the state of systems integration and removing barriers to optimal patient care.

Why is IHE needed? Optimal patient care requires efficient access to all relevant information. Despite the advanced state of technology, however, healthcare enterprises have not yet begun to realize the full potential of computer systems to reduce medical errors, improve the efficiency of care providers and enhance the overall quality of clinical care. To do so requires a framework for information sharing that meets the needs of care providers as well as patients–and gains acceptance among the companies that build the systems they rely on.

Standards provide the basis for such a framework, but alone do not solve the problem. In any standard there are gaps, options, room for conflicting interpretations. No standard maps perfectly to the complex and ever-changing information domain of a healthcare enterprise. Filling the gap between standards and systems integration has, until now, required expensive, site-specific interface development. To close that gap a process for building a detailed framework for the implementation of standards is needed. IHE provides that process.

Who is IHE? IHE is sponsored by associations of healthcare professionals around the world and has welcomed participation by many of the leading manufacturers of imaging and information systems. Volunteer members of these associations, including clinicians and other care providers, healthcare executives and information technology experts, play a key role in guiding the development of IHE and determining priorities for integration. They collaborate with vendor representatives to identify obstacles to integration and optimal care and remove them by developing and implementing standards-based solutions for information sharing.

IHE International, the organization overseeing the development and publication of IHE Technical Frameworks worldwide, is sponsored by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). IHE has expanded continually and developed strong international support. Canada Health Infoway is an IHE Benefactor member, committing to IHE’s mission, independence and sustainability.

How do I use IHE? How you use IHE depends on your specific role and your specific needs. Clinicians and administrators should be aware of the clinical and operational benefits that can be realized through IHE Integration Profiles and encourage their departments to demand those capabilities when acquiring or upgrading systems. Information technology professionals should know how to use IHE Integration Profiles in RFPs and purchasing agreements and should familiarize themselves with sections of the Technical Framework that describe interfaces between systems under their supervision. Specifying IHE integration content as requirements specifications, along with conformance testing reduces risk and frames vendor accountability. Healthcare information technology solution developers and systems integrators should have a detailed knowledge of the sections of the Technical Framework relevant to their systems, these technical resources are developed to address clinical and informatics use cases in the real world.

If IHE is about achieving a common language for integration, then an analogy can be made to how one uses various resources to understand a foreign language…

Standards such as DICOM and HL7 provide the vocabulary and basic grammar for the language of integration. The Technical Framework organizes these elements somewhat like a language textbook, fitting together the most relevant pieces and eliminating confusion and ambiguity. Integration Profiles are like a phrase book for essential communications. They further organize the language to enable vendors and purchasers to communicate about systems integration-even if DICOM or HL7 is not their native language.

IHE can make systems integration faster, more efficient, less expensive and more successful. Standards-based integration solutions like those defined in IHE are flexible, durable, easier to implement and less expensive to maintain than proprietary methods. Achieving systems integration through IHE is a dramatic step toward providing optimal patient care.

IHE Process - Engaging HIT Stakeholders in a Proven Process

IHE brings together users and developers of healthcare information technology (HIT) in an annually recurring four-step process:

1. Clinical and technical experts define critical use cases for information sharing.

2. Technical experts create detailed specifications for communication among systems to address these use cases, selecting and optimizing established standards.

3. Industry implements these specifications called IHE Profiles in HIT systems.

4. IHE tests vendors’ systems at carefully planned and supervised events called Connectathons.

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Integration Profiles: A Framework for Interoperability

IHE Profiles provide a standards-based framework for sharing information within care sites and across networks. They address critical interoperability issues related to information access for care providers and patients, clinical workflow, security, administration and information infrastructure. Each profile defines the actors, transactions and information content required to address the clinical use case by referencing appropriate standards.

See capsule descriptions of current IHE profiles in each domain. IHE Profiles are compiled into IHE Technical Frameworks-detailed technical documents that serve as implementation guides and Technical Frameworks freely available online.

Connectathons: Testing Interoperability and Conformance

IHE has been testing the interoperability of HIT systems for more than a decade. At IHE Connectathons held regularly in several locations internationally, trained technical experts supervise testing of vendor systems, making use of advanced testing software developed by IHE and several partner organizations. More than 250 vendors worldwide have implemented and tested products with IHE capabilities.

What is the InfoCentral IHE Canada Community?

The InfoCentral IHE Canada Community is a place where health care professionals, the health information industry, and government administrators collaborate to improve the way health care technologies and systems share information.

To become a member of this community select Join Group in the Group Menu.

If you have an idea for a subject, a community working group or project that will drive interoperability forward, let us know! Send your suggestions

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David Kwan, IHE Canada Chair
(Insygnia Consulting Inc.)

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Helen Wu a lancé une nouvelle discussion dans le groupe Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE)

Greetings all, This is a REMINDER: Please join us for the upcoming IHE Radiology 2025 Webinar on Tuesday, July 15, at 9:00 a.m. CT. This session will reflect on past achievements, review current profiles in development, and discuss the future development cycle. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from profile authors and co-authors as they provide brief overviews of ongoing work and share insights into the direction of IHE Radiology. Please register by July 11: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ab94b2ae-e150-4e60-827c-981c52d42143@fb5fefcd-7ca6-42f3-b443-917c2a68cecd/registration We look forward to your participation.

Helen Wu a lancé une nouvelle discussion dans le groupe Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE)

Dear IHE Community, This is a REMINDER: The IHE Radiology Committee is inviting proposals for the 2025-2026 IHE Radiology development cycle. Proposals should be submitted on the Wiki using the ..., or emailed to ... using the attached Brief Proposal Template, and address the following questions: 1. What is the problem and how does it look in practice (use case)? 2. How should the solution look in practice? 3. What standards could solve the problem? 4. What is the business case for solving the problem (e.g., cost)? It is strongly recommended that the proposal include the name of a candidate editor for the profile should it be selected for development. Important Dates: • July 21, 2025: Brief Proposals due by midnight. • August 5, 2025: “Short list” of proposals selected by the IHE Radiology Planning committee. • August 26, 2025: Detailed proposals from the “short list” due. • October 1, 2025: Final proposals selected by the IHE Radiology Planning committee to be developed into IHE Profiles. Visit the ... for detailed information about the development schedule. Thank you,

Helen Wu a lancé une nouvelle discussion dans le groupe Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE)

Hi all, The IHE Radiology Technical Committee has published the following updated Technical Framework Supplement for trial implementation as of June 19, 2025: • Encounter-Based Imaging Workflow (EBIW) - Rev. 3.1 (with Extensions for Lightweight Devices and Point of Care Ultrasound Image Management and Reporting) The profile in the above document is available for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons. The document is available at https://profiles.ihe.net/RAD/. Comments on this and all Radiology documents are welcome at any time and can be submitted at .... Thanks,

Helen Wu a lancé une nouvelle discussion dans le groupe Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE)

Hello IHE Canada members, Thank you for joining us for the June 2025 IHE Canada Community Webinar. We were pleased to welcome John Moehrke, who provided valuable insights into how HL7 FHIR and IHE Technical Supplements work together to enable interoperable health information workflows. The presentation material is now available here: .... A recording of the meeting can be found through the following YouTube link: .... If you have any questions related to the meeting materials, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your engagement, and we look forward to your participation in future sessions! David & Helen

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REMINDER: Register for the IHE Radiology 2025 webinar 07/09/25

Greetings all, This is a REMINDER: Please join us for the upcoming IHE Radiology 2025 Webinar on Tuesday, July 15, at 9:00 a.m. CT. This session will reflect on past achievements, review current profiles in development, and discuss the future de...

REMINDER: IHE Call for Brief Proposals 07/09/25

Dear IHE Community, This is a REMINDER: The IHE Radiology Committee is inviting proposals for the 2025-2026 IHE Radiology development cycle. Proposals should be submitted on the Wiki using the ..., or emailed to ... using the attached Brief P...

IHE Radiology Technical Framework Supplement Published 06/19/25

Hi all, The IHE Radiology Technical Committee has published the following updated Technical Framework Supplement for trial implementation as of June 19, 2025: • Encounter-Based Imaging Workflow (EBIW) - Rev. 3.1 (with Extensions for Lightweigh...

IHE Canada Community Webinar June 19th 2025 Materials 06/19/25

Hello IHE Canada members, Thank you for joining us for the June 2025 IHE Canada Community Webinar. We were pleased to welcome John Moehrke, who provided valuable insights into how HL7 FHIR and IHE Technical Supplements work together to enable inte...

IHE Radiology Technical Framework Supplement Published 06/16/25

Hi all, The IHE Radiology Technical Committee has published the following new Technical Framework Supplement for trial implementation as of June 12, 2025: • AI Result Assessment for Imaging (AIRA) - Rev. 1.1 New! The profile contained withi...

Reminder: HL7 FHIR and IHE Technical Supplements Webinar this week 06/16/25

Hello colleagues, Reminder to register for this informative webinar next week on Thursday, June 19, 2025, IHE Community webinar "HL7 FHIR and IHE Technical Supplements, a match made to enable interoperable workflows! John Moehrke will explore...

HL7 FHIR and IHE Technical Supplements - IHE Canada Webinar June 19th 06/12/25

Hello IHE Canada Community Members, Reminder to register for this informative webinar next week: Register for the Thursday, June 19, 2025, IHE Community webinar to explore how HL7 FHIR and IHE Technical Supplements work together to support inte...

IHE News - June 2025 06/09/25

Hi all, please see the following IHE News for June 2025: Recent Developments in IHE IT Infrastructure (ITI) The IHE Information Technology Infrastructure (ITI) domain plays a foundational role in global health information exchange. Its speci...

HL7 FHIR and IHE Technical Supplements - IHE Canada Webinar June 19th 06/06/25

Hi IHE Canada Community Members, Register for the Thursday, June 19, 2025, IHE Community webinar to explore how HL7 FHIR and IHE Technical Supplements work together to support interoperable health information workflows. Session Overview: Disco...

IHE Radiation Oncology Technical Framework Supplement Published for TI 06/05/25

Hi all, The IHE Radiation Oncology Technical Committee has published the following new Technical Framework Supplement for trial implementation as of June 4, 2025: • Treatment Delivery Record Content for Ion (TDRC-ION) - New! The profile in t...

IHE FormatCode Implementation Guide Published 05/26/25

Hi all, IHE has released the following updated technical publication: • IHE FormatCode Vocabulary Implementation Guide - Release 1.4.0 This Implementation Guide contains the IHE vocabulary for FormatCode and the IHE managed ValueSet for F...

IHE ITI Technical Framework Supplement Published 05/23/25

Hi all, The IT Infrastructure Technical Committee has published the following updated Technical Framework Supplement (as an Implementation Guide) for trial implementation as of May 22, 2025: • Mobile Care Services Discovery (mCSD) - Release 4.0...

IHE QRPH Technical Framework Supplement Published for Public Comment 05/23/25

Hi all, The IHE Quality, Research and Public Health Technical Committee has published the following new Technical Framework Supplement (as an Implementation Guide) for public comment in the period from May 22 through June 23, 2025: • Computable...

IHE Radiation Oncology Technical Framework Supplements for Public Comments 05/21/25

Hi all, The IHE Radiation Oncology Technical Committee has published the following new supplements for public comment in the period from May 20 through July 19, 2025: • Consistent Dose Content for External Beam Radiation (CDEB) New! • High-De...

IHE Devices Technical Framework Supplement Published for Trial Implementation 05/13/25

Hi all, The IHE Devices Technical Committee has published the following updated Technical Framework Supplement for trial implementation as of May 9, 2025: • Service-oriented Device Point-of-Care Interoperability (SDPi) - Rev. 2.1.2 The...

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