<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/c60623d4aac1485e82f152fd25923f40&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;960&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>960</height><width>1280</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>960</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1280</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/c60623d4aac1485e82f152fd25923f40-a4f529077687479f.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>365.692</duration><title>7.) Ballot Types and Ballot Levels (What &apos;Normative&apos; Really Means)</title><description>In this video, I explain the purpose of ballot levels within HL7 standards, emphasizing that they reflect the maturity of our standards as they evolve over time. Each ballot level serves a distinct function, from gathering early feedback to ensuring final stability, and clarifies whether the content is binding or non-binding. I also highlight the importance of governance, as HL7 is ANSI-accredited and must adhere to strict development processes. I encourage everyone to engage with these levels to better understand our consensus-building process and to contribute to the ongoing improvement of our standards.</description></oembed>