State of FHIR: AI Raises the Stakes for Interoperability as Adoption Accelerates and Regulation Expands
State of FHIR - Firely
Summary
Firely, in collaboration with HL7, released a report indicating that global surveys show growing adoption of FHIR, expanding regulatory momentum, and an emerging 'AI paradox.'
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The Firely and HL7 2026 State of FHIR Report summarizes the latest trends in interoperability. Global surveys reveal steady growth in FHIR adoption alongside increasing regulatory momentum. Furthermore, the report highlights a new challenge: the 'AI paradox,' suggesting that organizations must adapt to how AI technology impacts healthcare information exchange as interoperability accelerates. This suggests a critical need for structured data standards and robust systems to manage advanced technological integration.
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