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What is FHIR? Explained as the 'Universal Translator' of Healthcare APIs

What is FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)? -Definition - Atlas

April 4, 2026

Summary

FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) acts as the 'universal translator' in today's healthcare API economy. By breaking down data into small, modular 'Resources,' it enables real-time and flexible data exchange, unlike older complex document formats.

Details

FHIR is a standard designed to streamline the exchange of medical data. Notably, for C-level executives, the CMS Interoperability Rule mandates that payers use FHIR-based APIs to share provider and patient data. Unlike older standards that sent massive, complex documents, FHIR's breakthrough lies in segmenting data (such as Practitioner, Location, or Organization) into small, modular units called 'Resources.' This structure allows developers to build

Technology Note

FHIR(Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: FHIR

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