Clinical Information

Sending and receiving clinical data.

HL7v3

HL7v3 clinical information interfaces are typically used between two clinical systems looking to exchange patient-specific information. Unlike HL7v2 interfaces, HL7v3 interfaces are XML-based and messages are exchanged via Web services.

Outgoing interfaces refer to interfaces in which the Epic system sends the message. Incoming interfaces refer to interfaces in which the Epic system receives the message.

Outgoing QRDA Documents read the specOutgoing QRDA Documents technical specification

Users can create QRDA Idocuments from data in their Epic EHR. Each QRDA I document is specific to one patient and contains data pertinent to quality measure reporting. Each QRDA III document includes aggregated quality measurement data for a provider or group of providers, including the quality measures they are reporting on and their performance rate. QRDA III documents are typically used by providers for quality measure submission. Many regulatory programs, including Meaningful Use, Core Measures, Inpatient Quality Reporting, ORYX Performance Measurement Reporting, and PQRS, accept QRDA documents to satisfy their quality reporting requirements.
Current integrations include
  • CMS
  • Washington - Public Health Agencies

Outgoing Risk Assessment Query read the specOutgoing Risk Assessment Query technical specification

Supports comprehensive breast cancer risk assessment following the HL7 Version 3 Implementation Guide for Family History/Pedigree Interoperability, Release 1 - US Realm April 2013.
Current integrations include
  • Change Healthcare
  • National Decision Support Company
  • Volpara Health

Incoming QRDA Documents Interface read the specIncoming QRDA Documents Interface technical specification

Imports QRDA document information used to report on quality measures for regulatory programs. This interface supports ONC 2015 Edition Certification (for Meaningful Use).
Current integrations include
  • Cerner
  • CMS
  • Meditech