Which standards are used to map telemetry data for interoperability?

• A. HL7 messages and FHIR resources; device observation data mapped to FHIR Observation or Vital Signs resources; IEEE 11073 for device communication.
• B. ICD-10 codes and DICOM.
• C. ISO 8601 durations only.
• D. HIPAA data encryption only.

Answer: (A)

Mapping telemetry data for interoperability relies on standards that cover both how data is expressed and how devices communicate. HL7 messages provide the overall framework for health information exchange, while FHIR offers practical data models for clinical data. When telemetry data from devices is represented in a interoperable way, it fits into FHIR resources like Observation or Vital Signs, allowing consistent interpretation across different systems. IEEE 11073 defines the device communication protocols and data structures at the device interface, ensuring devices can reliably transmit measurements to software systems.

Other options don’t fit this goal as well. ICD-10 codes and DICOM target diagnoses and imaging, not general telemetry data mapping. ISO 8601 durations are just a time-format standard, not a framework for data interoperability. HIPAA encryption is about security, not how telemetry data is mapped for interoperability.