This article explains how telemedicine platforms can connect to Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems using HL7 FHIR R4 standards, achieving seamless data interoperability. This allows for the real-time synchronization of clinical data, such as patient information and appointment management.
The author argues that new AI interfaces, such as 'MCP apps' deployed by Anthropic and OpenAI, are fundamentally changing the healthcare sector. They suggest that this shift overcomes data integration challenges, ushering in an era where patients can gain insights based on longitudinal health records from multiple sources.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is transitioning from electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) to FHIR-based digital quality measures (dQMs). This aims to reduce reporting burden on providers while achieving higher quality through more dynamic and interoperable data sharing.
An initiative led by SAMHSA is advancing efforts to improve behavioral health data exchange and interoperability. This aims to enhance care coordination for patients with chronic physical conditions, preventing medical errors and gaps in care.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced nine nationwide pilot programs across nine states. These pilots aim to bridge the gap between physical and behavioral healthcare by testing new data standards, specifically addressing complex privacy rules using the USCDI+ Behavioral Health dataset and FHIR implementation guides.
West Coast Informatics announced major enhancements to its FHIR-native terminology platform, TermHub, and the launch of Open TermHub. This aims to simplify access and deployment of clinical terminologies like SNOMED CT and LOINC, supporting large-scale interoperability.
The US has launched nine pilot programs nationwide as part of the federal BHIT Initiative. These pilots will test USCDI+BH data elements in real-world settings, aiming to strengthen integrated behavioral and physical care and inform future standards.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced nine nationwide pilot programs across 9 states to bridge the gap between physical and behavioral care. These pilots aim to practically test the interoperability of behavioral health data using new standards like FHIR and USCDI+ BH.
1upHealth and GenHealth.ai presented a solution combining standardized interoperability and AI automation to resolve the inefficiencies of 'Prior Authorization' in U.S. healthcare. This significantly improves processes that previously relied on complex policies and manual work.
According to an ISG report, US healthcare institutions are accelerating the adoption of AI and cloud-based solutions to address cost pressures and staffing shortages. The overhaul is focusing on data architecture based on standards like FHIR, supporting the shift toward value-based care.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened a public comment period regarding draft Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources® (FHIR®) Digital Quality Measures (dQMs). This initiative aims to improve quality reporting programs by utilizing FHIR, the next-generation standard for electronic healthcare data exchange.
1upHealth aims to improve healthcare experience by utilizing medical data, positioning itself as a leader in FHIR interoperability. The company seeks to facilitate the access, aggregation, and sharing of health data through its secure FHIR platform, aiming to remove barriers to innovation and interoperability across the industry.
Epic filed a federal lawsuit against the data network Health Gorilla, alleging an attempt to exploit and monetize patient medical records without consent. This dispute highlights not just alleged misuse, but fundamental unresolved issues regarding governance in healthcare interoperability.
This article provides a comprehensive guide for securely exchanging Protected Health Information (PHI). It emphasizes that achieving interoperability requires not only technical standards like FHIR and HL7, but also robust security safeguards and legal compliance (such as HIPAA), noting the mandatory need for Business Associate Agreements (BAA).
A fast-growing US dental network faced challenges integrating its Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management System (PMS). This project successfully implemented real-time, secure data synchronization between both systems using the HL7 FHIR standard.
OpenAI and Anthropic are shifting healthcare AI from general chat to infrastructure within existing systems. They utilize connectors and FHIR standards to embed workflows while maintaining compliance with regulations like HIPAA.
This service provides HIPAA-compliant clinical data exchange solutions, enabling seamless integration with major EHR systems like Epic and Cerner. They offer comprehensive interoperability services covering standards from HL7 v2/v3 up to FHIR R4.
Form.io, a data management platform, partnered with TESCHGlobal, which possesses deep healthcare domain knowledge. This collaboration aims to deliver advanced digital transformation solutions compliant with the FHIR standard, improving development efficiency and compliance.
This study conducted qualitative interviews with 13 clinicians using a prototype of 'DEAN,' an EHR-integrated decision aid app. The findings revealed that key needs include streamlined functionality to reduce workflow burden, improved clinician skills for effective use, and reliable suggestion of pre-vetted decision aids.