Epic's Data Sharing Standards: Enhancing Interoperability via FHIR and Industry APIs
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Epic Systems stated its strong support for HL7 FHIR as the standard for future REST-based interoperability.
Summary
Epic strongly supports HL7 FHIR as the future of REST-based interoperability, actively participating in its development. This provides a highly advanced data sharing environment based on international standards, covering everything from clinical records to payment systems.
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Epic operates an interface infrastructure handling over 45 billion messages monthly between Epic and non-Epic systems. It positions FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) at the core of interoperability, accelerating its adoption through participation in development processes and involvement in projects like Argonaut and Da Vinci. Epic software supports various resources including DSTU2, STU3, and R4, continuously adding support for the latest FHIR and USCDI versions. Developers are provided with OAuth2 tutorials and API specifications, detailing how to use search parameters to retrieve patient data. Beyond FHIR, Epic offers advanced connectivity using industry standards such as SMART on FHIR (app integration), CDS Hooks (clinical decision support), and FHIRcast (an HL7 standard for synchronizing context). It also provides specialized public APIs, including Speech-to-Text and Payment Gateway APIs, expanding the scope of data sharing. These efforts aim to achieve seamless information linkage across diverse workflows—not just clinical records, but also billing, public health, and scheduling management.
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
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