VectorCare and Lyft Launch 'Smart on FHIR' App, Integrating Patient Transport into EHR
VectorCare and Lyft Launch "Smart on FHIR" App -- Now
VectorCare and Lyft launched a new application utilizing the SMART on FHIR standard.
Summary
VectorCare, in partnership with Lyft, launched the 'Smart on FHIR' app. This solution integrates Lyft’s nationwide transportation network directly into the Epic EHR workflow, enabling patient ride scheduling from within the electronic health record.
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The application is built using FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standards, allowing care teams to schedule and manage patient transport without leaving the EHR environment. Care coordinators can now order, schedule, and track rides directly from a patient's chart in Epic. Key functionalities include automated data synchronization of demographics and appointment times via FHIR APIs, real-time ride tracking within the EHR, and streamlined discharge support. This integration aims to address a persistent gap in healthcare: reliable patient transportation. By leveraging VectorCare’s Smart on FHIR framework, Lyft embeds its services natively into clinical workflows. Epic is noted as the first EHR platform to offer this solution, enabling rapid deployment for healthcare organizations. The goal is to improve care access and reduce discharge delays by ensuring safe and timely transport to home or post-acute care.
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: SMART ON FHIR
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