Which statement best describes interoperability and data standards in rehabilitation technology?

• A. They enable devices to communicate and be integrated within care ecosystems; examples include IEEE 11073 for device communication and HL7/FHIR for health information exchange
• B. They have no impact on data sharing between systems
• C. They require licensing fees from vendors but do not affect functionality
• D. They enable devices to communicate and be integrated within care ecosystems; examples include IEEE 11073 for device communication and HL7/FHIR for health information exchange

Answer: (D)