CDC-PHIN

CDC public health information network.

Definition

PHIN components: PHIN VADS (Vocabulary Access Distribution System, ~50 publications), PHIN MessageTesting Tools (HL7 v2 validation), Reportable Conditions Knowledge Management System (RCKMS), CDC LRN (Laboratory Response Network), CDC NEDSS (National Electronic Disease Surveillance System). Used standards: HL7 v2.5.1 ORU, OUL, ADT ; CDA C-CDA for case reports ; progressive FHIR R4. Publication CDC PHIN Communications Library.

Origin

PHIN initiative launched by CDC 2002 ; PHIN VADS publication ongoing since 2005 ; FHIR R4 modernization in progress 2024.

Example in context

A California laboratory reports a confirmed Tuberculosis case to California DPH via PHIN-compliant HL7 v2 OUL ; automatic transmission to CDC for national surveillance.

Related terms

• HL7 LAW — standard used by PHIN.