Learning FHIR Fundamentals: Latest Trends in Healthcare Interoperability Standards in Germany
HL7® FHIR® - Basis-Workshop (Online) - Pretix
Summary
A workshop hosted by Gefyra GmbH provided an in-depth explanation of HL7 FHIR, covering its technical foundations and applications in the medical field. Participants learned about FHIR mechanisms and differences from other standards, acquiring practical skills in resource creation and Search API usage.
Details
This three-day online event focused on HL7 FHIR, a web-based interoperability standard. The program covered core technical concepts, starting with 'Resources,' and delving into the technical core such as RESTful design principles and how to use the Search-API. Specific learning objectives included practical exercises for creating and validating resources, building ValueSets using the FHIR Terminology Framework, and advanced querying techniques (Questionnaires) for complex searches. Furthermore, the workshop addressed background questions, such as the differences between HL7 and FHIR, and comparisons with IHE, explaining why FHIR is popular among developers. The event provides knowledge directly applicable to solving specific challenges in German healthcare IT, showing relevance to major domestic data standards like MIOs (KBV), Medizininformatik-Initiative, and ISiK/ISiP, as well as recent digital health services such as eRezept. The target audience includes developers, product managers, and software architects, aiming for the acquisition of skills that allow them to understand FHIR's technical foundation and apply it in practice.
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