A mid-sized health IT team needs approximately 12 months to implement FHIR from scratch. This roadmap outlines a phased approach, progressing from foundational setup (terminology server configuration) through core resource support and regulatory compliance to final production deployment.
This article guides developers through the process of securely accessing Electronic Health Records (EHR) in EPIC using Python. By leveraging OAuth 2.0's Client Credentials flow, it enables system-to-system communication without requiring user login.
A webinar hosted by NCQA explained the fundamentals of FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and its crucial role in supporting HEDIS digital quality measures (dQMs). By providing standardized data structures, FHIR streamlines healthcare data exchange, enabling efficient and automated high-quality reporting.
The U.S. government, led by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has launched a major digital health initiative. Supported by over 60 companies including Amazon and Apple, the effort aims to modernize the healthcare system through FHIR-based data sharing and AI integration.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule, HTI-4, aiming to improve interoperability for electronic prescribing and real-time prior authorization during patient care. This is expected to ease administrative burdens for providers, patients, and payers.
Health Gorilla has joined the CMS-Aligned Network as a trusted exchange partner recognized by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This enables secure, standards-based access to AI-ready structured clinical data on a national scale.
In healthcare IT, data standardization aims to make clinical data understandable across different systems using common formats. Especially with the massive amount of data generated by IoMT devices, utilizing standards like FHIR enables accurate and timely sharing of information that captures all aspects of the patient.
b.well Connected Health, an AI-powered digital health platform, has joined the new interoperability framework launched by CMS. The company aims to enable information exchange between patients and providers using its FHIR-based platform, moving away from traditional 'clipboard' practices.
CommonWell Health Alliance announced its participation in and commitment to the newly announced CMS Interoperability Framework, aiming to become a CMS-Aligned Network. The organization plans to leverage its expertise in patient access and record matching to contribute to seamless nationwide data flow.
Healthcare solutions company TruBridge announced its participation in the CMS event, reaffirming the importance of data sharing and interoperability across state lines. The company aims to improve quality healthcare experiences by enabling patients in rural and community settings easy access to their own data.
HHS and major insurers have announced a goal to modernize and streamline prior authorization processes by 2027. This transformation requires not just declarations, but also digital infrastructure like FHIR, adoption of interoperable APIs, and coordinated efforts across both public and private sectors.
Trinity Capital committed $20 million in growth capital to b.well Connected Health, which offers a FHIR-based digital health platform. This funding will enable b.well to expand its services and enhance proactive health management using AI capabilities.
Investor Trinity Capital Inc. has committed $20 million in growth capital to b.well Connected Health, a digital health platform provider. This funding will support the scaling of b.well's operations, which aims to achieve data unification and interoperability for healthcare organizations.
Onyx Technology has announced that its developed FHIR interoperability platform supports CMS=0057. This aims to improve standardization and convenience in healthcare information exchange.
Alternative asset manager Trinity Capital Inc. announced the commitment of $20 million in growth capital to b.well Connected Health, a provider of a digital health platform. This funding aims to help b.well deliver more personalized experiences and improve overall industry outcomes for healthcare organizations and consumers.
A webinar hosted by NCQA provides insights on developing effective data strategies using FHIR data. Participants will learn everything from understanding basic FHIR concepts to practical steps for mapping HEDIS data and real-world clinical application examples. This content is designed as an ideal starting point for FHIR beginners and stakeholders.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released a new standard specification (UDS+ FHIR IG), requiring participants in the Health Center Program to transition from traditional aggregated data reporting to submitting de-identified, patient-level data. This aims to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare data.