1,063 FHIR-related articles (latest first)
The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) proposes a unified framework for healthcare data exchange in the U.S. Within this framework, FHIR is adopted as the new standard, with phased implementation planned starting in 2026.
Apple has published the procedure for updating brand names and logos displayed for FHIR API endpoints in Health Records. Developers can use the management features on the API profile screen to edit existing brand names or add new related brand names.
Centene Corporation provides an 'API Catalog' page that allows users to explore and view documentation for its published APIs. This enables developers to easily locate necessary APIs and access information required for system integration.
Detailed provider information for Dr. LORI M WENDRICKS HOUSE MD has been published on the NPPES NPI Registry managed by CMS. The data includes her credentials, multiple practice locations, and an endpoint for FHIR integration.
A bug/issue reported in the MADiE Issue Tracker indicates a 500 server error when validating FHIR versions using QI-Core 6.0.0. This issue makes it difficult to export the FHIR version of CMS334 and update related test cases.
InterSystems demonstrated a FHIR façade to streamline the integration of complex health data.
Google has revealed information about its next OS, 'Android 16'. A major development highlighted is the inclusion of Health Connect 2.0, which enables sharing of health data in the FHIR format, a standard used by healthcare providers.
This article highlights the challenges posed by insufficient data access in dentistry, advocating for the importance of open data. It references trends in data linkage from other medical fields, such as the 21st Century Cures Act and FHIR standards, arguing that the entire dental industry must achieve information sharing through cultural transformation.
Axtria has launched LUCCID, a groundbreaking generative AI solution for LLM-based Unstructured Clinical Concept Identification. This solution revolutionizes clinical research by extracting and transforming unstructured data from Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems into structured data.
FHIR APIs are more than just a compliance checkbox; they offer new ways of working that benefit payers, providers, and patients. This article explores their practical use cases and strategic value.
Clearsense, a cloud-based data enablement platform company, has earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)'s 'Validated Data Stream' status for the second consecutive year. This reaffirms its role as a trusted partner handling high-quality clinical data.,
A study lauded Indiana's use of data-driven methods for population health management.
The healthcare industry faces challenges such as data silos and complex digital experiences. To address this, efforts are advancing to improve medical device interoperability using HL7 FHIR, alongside CMS announcing a major FHIR Connectathon.
This study evaluated the efficacy of a newly developed balance perturbation module integrated into the ZeroG BWSS (Body-Weight Support System) for patients with motor deficits following stroke. The goal was to determine if this system could safely and effectively improve gait and balance compared to standard BWSS protocols.
This article addresses the challenge of balancing data sharing and security in the rapidly transforming healthcare sector. It explains the relationship between FHIR, a standard developed by HL7, and HIPAA, U.S. law, providing methods for building secure health information systems using APIs.
This article outlines three common pitfalls encountered during the implementation of SMART on FHIR, a leading standard for healthcare interoperability. Developers must be aware of insufficient understanding of FHIR resource scope, inadequate authorization/token management using OAuth 2.0, and neglecting integration with clinical workflows.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an innovative solution that uses electronic health record data and machine learning for early detection of brain injury. The system aims to identify the risk of brain injury in critically ill pediatric patients before any physical symptoms appear.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2026 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTCH) Rule. This proposal introduces significant policy changes affecting hospital financial performance, including specific mentions of FHIR standards for electronic clinical quality measure reporting.
The FHIR standard facilitates seamless healthcare information exchange, providing significant benefits to payers and providers. This improves access to clinical and administrative data, contributing to operational efficiency and better member outcomes.
In the German healthcare IT sector, the ATC/DDD classification has become available as an FHIR package. This aims for integration into the electronic patient record (ePA), and interested parties can review and submit feedback by June 5, 2025.