Search results for "FHIR": 5 articles
Peru is focusing on the interoperability of electronic health records (Renhice) based on international standards to accelerate digital transformation. This effort aims for safe and continuous sharing of patient information across different systems, contributing to improved quality of care and reduction of redundant tests.
The Peruvian Ministry of Health (Minsa) held the "Conectatón Perú 2026" to provide an innovation space aimed at improving interoperability across the entire digital healthcare system. This initiative aims to enable safe and efficient information sharing among medical facilities nationwide, thereby enhancing the quality of patient care.
Although a national telemedicine plan was approved in Peru, the country faces severe challenges due to insufficient funding and poor system interoperability, leading to fragmented health information. This fragmentation negatively impacts the quality of patient care and equitable access.
Two students from UPC University in Peru published a paper in the international Q1 journal, Frontiers in Public Health. The research proposes WiraChain, a platform integrating HL7 FHIR and blockchain technology, aiming to improve healthcare data interoperability.
A team of computer science students in Peru has developed an offline-capable electronic health record (EHR) platform aimed at solving healthcare challenges in rural areas. The system is expected to improve upon the problems associated with paper-based record management and low information accessibility, contributing to regional health system strengthening.