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CQL-to-ELM Translator Reference Implementation

The CQL-to-ELM Translator is an open-source reference implementation that translates the high-level Clinical Quality Language (CQL) source into the Expression Logical Model (ELM), a machine-readable representation of CQL logic. The translator supports syntactic and semantic validation of CQL and can generate ELM in XML or JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format. Developed as part of the Clinical Quality Framework (CQF) effort, it supports consistent implementation of CQL-based artifacts by providing a standardized intermediate representation that can be used by authoring tools, validation tools, and CQL execution engines.

For more information or to get involved, visit the Clinical Quality Framework initiative page.

Category
Development
Implementation
Who Uses Tool
CDS Developer/Steward
Health IT Developer/Vendor
Implementer
Last Updated: Oct 15, 2026