IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise)

Non-standards-body that defines implementation profiles for healthcare interop. Profiles turn DICOM + HL7 + FHIR into real-world deployments.

Key radiology profiles

• SWF — Scheduled Workflow
• XDS-I — Cross-Enterprise Imaging
• PIR — Post-Acquisition Workflow
• MTS — Multi-tier Storage

Why it matters to buyers

Hospitals specify IHE profile support in RFPs. Connectathons test interop across vendors.