Korean Healthcare Data Standardization: Building an Interoperability Framework with KR CDI and FHIR

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The HINS (보건의료정보표준관리시스템) in South Korea provides KR CDI (Korean Core Exchange Data), a comprehensive standard for medical data exchange. KR CDI is defined as a collection of Classes, Elements, and Value sets, covering the necessary standards for handling medical data within the country. The system emphasizes integration with international standards, offering information and mapping tables related to SNOMED CT. Technically, it provides functions for validating FHIR resources and offers structured learning materials (Core Basic Course, Basics and Utilization) for users. Furthermore, administrative updates include announcements for new items in the 'National Healthcare Data Terminology and Transmission Standard' and the publication of the 'Detailed Manual for National Health Care Standards.' This demonstrates South Korea's efforts to technically and institutionally advance its domestic healthcare information linkage, building a data ecosystem accessible to diverse stakeholders (medical institutions, public bodies, private entities, patients).