Standardizing Healthcare Data with ZIB and FHIR: From Closed Systems to Open Sharing
This article explains the process by which 'ZIB (Zorginformatiebouwsteen),' a conceptual model describing care data, is converted into a technically usable format. This conversion utilizes HL7 FHIR to ensure data consistency and interoperability, enabling a shift away from closed electronic health record systems toward open information sharing beneficial for research and quality improvement.