> My argument is that the world of healthcare data exchange has been built > (so far) on HL7 v2.x If my understanding of your proposal is correct > then I will argue that we will have very little success in getting these > vendors to incorporate a message format for openEHR. I believe it is > better to just continue doing what you are now by consuming HL7 > messages.
I don't think we should be so pessimistic. The course that Hugh is describing offers a graceful way to become involved with openEHR, a way that allows for gradual development of piece meal solutions into an already existing ediface in a business friendly fashion. I think it makes a lot of sense for both parties to find this common ground. Grahame
