Option to Skip Resource Structural Validation Added in FHIR v2026.2
2026.2 FHIR Highlight - Option to Skip Resource Structural Validation | IDC
Summary
InterSystems has introduced an option to skip resource structural validation in v2026.2, aiming to improve the speed of FHIR payload ingestion. This feature is expected to significantly reduce time during large-scale data ingestion processes.
Details
InterSystems IRIS for Health introduces a new feature in FHIR v2026.2 (Developer Preview): the option to skip resource structural validation. This capability is particularly beneficial for large ETL projects or migration processes. Previously, structural validation was always performed during create/update/patch operations by default. With this update, users can control validation via three settings: 1. Always 2. Based on HTTP Header: By including the header `X-ISCFHIR-SkipValidation: true`, validation can be skipped. 3. Never By utilizing this option, ingestion time could potentially be reduced by up to 25% in scenarios where validation is unnecessary or when structural correctness is guaranteed beforehand (e.g., validated FHIR source data). Configuration can be done through the FHIR Management UI or Console Setup. Using the header-based method requires specific security permissions. This feature enhances the efficiency of payload ingestion, contributing to faster and more scalable healthcare IT interoperability in Japan.
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