6 FHIR-related articles (latest first)
David Hay has published a series of presentations focused on FHIR implementation and development within the context of New Zealand's Electronic Health Record (EHR). These materials cover a wide range of topics, from clinician-focused usage to developer and architect guides, demonstrating standardization and practical application for healthcare information exchange.
On March 19, 2025, Odin Health demonstrated that its engine supports New Zealand localized FHIR standards at the HL7NZ FHIR Connectathon. This showcased its ability to meet real-world interoperability needs within the New Zealand healthcare environment.
HL7 New Zealand is hosting an executive program, “The Business of Interoperability,” to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding standards-based healthcare interoperability. The event will focus on the business case and implementation challenges of investing in standards-based interoperability, with a particular emphasis on the HL7 FHIR standard.
A ValueSet concerning clinical N category for female genital corpus uteri carcinoma and carcinosarcoma in New Zealand (NZ) has been published as historical data within the FHIR standard. This resource aims to standardize specific medical code systems, aiding utilization in electronic health record systems.
This document outlines critical components for integrating patient medication information into electronic health records in New Zealand. It focuses specifically on the FHIR standard's Medications module and coding standards, emphasizing that achieving semantic interoperability requires robust information models.
A FHIR ValueSet defining 'cancer type' for primary neuroendocrine solid cancers has been published for medical oncology services in New Zealand. This ValueSet utilizes standards like SNOMED CT and includes multiple specific condition codes.