University Hosts FHIR/HL7 Connectathon: Advancing Healthcare Interoperability in Latin America

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Universidad Autónoma Sede Santiago hosted the 'FHIR Connectathon HL7 Chile 2026' from January 12-14 at the Providencia Campus. This event is highlighted as one of the most significant interoperability events in Latin America. The goal was to build solutions enabling communication between various healthcare systems, thereby improving continuity of care, enhancing clinical data quality, and increasing efficiency in electronic medical record management, with a direct impact on public health. The opening ceremony featured participation from the Subsecretary of Care Networks of the Ministry of Health, alongside industry leaders. A collaborative workspace focused on standards, technology, and applicable solutions was established. Furthermore, the university addressed the role of education within an increasingly digital and interconnected healthcare ecosystem. This event serves as a crucial platform for academia, public sector, and industry to collaborate using interoperability standards like FHIR and HL7, demonstrating concrete technical validation efforts toward solving data sharing challenges in the Latin American region.

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: HL7