New Coalition Launched at HIMSS23 to Spur Wider Bulk FHIR Use
New coalition to spur wider Bulk FHIR use launches at HIMSS23
Summary
A new coalition, involving the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was announced at HIMSS23 to promote wider use of Bulk FHIR. This initiative aims to standardize and expand the utilization of medical data in exchange.
Details
A new coalition associated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai launched an initiative at HIMSS23 aimed at promoting the widespread adoption of Bulk FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). The focus is on standardizing and scaling up the use of large volumes of medical data for exchange. While specific technical details are not provided in the summary, the announcement highlights a commitment to utilizing FHIR—an international standard—for handling massive datasets efficiently. This trend is highly relevant to Japan's healthcare IT landscape, particularly concerning the integration and exchange of data within advanced electronic health record systems and regional care networks. Such initiatives accelerate the adoption of FHIR standards in Japan by demonstrating large-scale, real-world implementation efforts globally.
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