Save the Date: 2026 CMS HL7 FHIR Connectathon - July 14-16, 2026

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and HL7 International have announced the 7th Annual CMS HL7 FHIR Connectathon, scheduled for July 14–16, 2026. This free virtual event is designed to bring together interoperability leaders, implementers, and innovators for three days of hands-on testing and collaboration focused on real-world FHIR implementation. The agenda highlights practical application of FHIR standards across critical U.S. healthcare use cases. Participants can test CMS use cases such as Prior Authorization, Patient Access APIs, and payer interoperability workflows. Furthermore, the event provides a platform to collaborate directly with experts from CMS, ONC, HL7, and industry leaders, allowing attendees to help shape how policies and FHIR solutions are applied in real-world systems. The Connectathon aims to prepare participants for future interoperability requirements set by CMS and ONC. While full registration details and the agenda will be available shortly, the announcement positions the event as a crucial gathering point for professionals seeking to deepen their practical knowledge of modern healthcare IT standards.