HL7 International announced a virtual Connectathon event scheduled for January. This event is designed to provide participants with hands-on opportunities for FHIR development and testing.
AWS released a decision-maker's guide covering the benefits and architecture fundamentals of FHIR. The guide helps organizations decide whether to buy off-the-shelf solutions, partner with others, or build their own FHIR implementation.
A new LOINC code, 70403-1, has been established for measuring recreational activities. This code allows for standardized data capture regarding the frequency of fun activities over the preceding week.
HL7 proposed a technical update to the FHIR standard (FHIR-43301). This update requires that all lab orders and results, regardless of the specific FHIR Implementation Guide (IG), must specify the laboratory that performed the test.
A specification for the Mobile Antepartum Summary v1.0.0, including its XML representation, was released. This is part of the ongoing development and standardization of the HL7 FHIR standard.
The HAPI FHIR JPA server can be configured to handle SQL-like queries against the FHIR repository. This feature allows for advanced querying capabilities within the FHIR ecosystem.
Trisotech is leveraging a combination of AI, FHIR, and BPM+ technologies. This integration aims to provide timely and connected care, specifically for suicide prevention.
HL7 is working on bridging research and clinical care through global FHIR interoperability. This effort aims to connect healthcare, research, and regulatory data streams.
The HL7 Training Institute offers certification programs related to FHIR standards. These programs aim to help professionals unlock the future of healthcare interoperability.
The discussion compares the modern FHIR standard against the established HL7 v2.x standard. HL7 v2.x is noted for its dominance in US healthcare organizations, but the industry is considering future readiness.
Deloitte Consulting LLP created an AI agent called the FHIR Patient Navigator Agent. This agent is designed to guide users through healthcare data using FHIR standards and Google Cloud AI.
The European Health Data Space continues to be developed, highlighting the need for robust data infrastructure. FHIR is noted as a key technology enabling secure and seamless communication across various healthcare systems.
An updated implementation guide for the Activate Hierarchy - Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) was released. This guide provides technical specifications for implementing the RCE concept using FHIR.
HL7 International is hosting a workshop focused on FHIR and AI on October 21-22. The event provides hands-on learning opportunities for building AI agents using FHIR standards.
AdvancedMD has launched new AI-enhanced features within its product suite. These updates aim to streamline and optimize various aspects of clinical practice workflows.