FHIR vs HL7: Are You Stuck in the Past or
The industry is comparing the modern FHIR standard against the legacy HL7 v2.x standard for healthcare data exchange.
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Progress on the European Health Data Space (EHDS): Focus on Trust and Interoperability
Representatives from EU countries, industry, and international organizations discussed the European Health Data Space (EHDS). The EHDS aims to enable secure and standardized exchange of health data—such as from electronic patient files or medical registers—to improve research and care. Key technical challenges highlighted include ensuring trust, security, and interoperability via HL7 FHIR.
Intersection of ror-organization-creation-date: FHIR Resource Structure Definition
This article technically explains the concept of an 'Intersection' for a specific FHIR resource (ror-organization-creation-date), which integrates two different aspects (or combinations of the same aspect). It details the structure and constraints required for resources conforming to this intersection definition.
Focus on Public Health and AI at HL7 Workshops: Potential for Data Sharing using FHIR
HLN participated in the HL7 event held in September 2025, focusing particularly on the application of decision support (CDS) and AI in public health. It was shown that existing FHIR APIs can be leveraged to enhance data access for public health, providing actionable information to care providers.
Akinola Olutola Inducted into Novat Hall of Fame for Improving Interoperability in Healthcare Systems
Akinola Olutola won the Novat Award in the Software Development category and was inducted into the Novat Hall of Fame. He was recognized for achieving measurable performance and interoperability gains in high-volume healthcare systems.
Taiwan Hosts Contest for 50 Excellent SMART on FHIR Applications to Advance Healthcare Data Structuring
The Ministry of Health and Welfare's Information Department is hosting the 'Taiwan 50 Excellent SMART on FHIR Application Contest.' The event aims to promote the structuring of Taiwanese medical data and foster international interoperability by educating participants on SMART on FHIR principles and building a smart healthcare app ecosystem.
FHIR MCP Server: Accessing Medical Data with Natural Language
This article introduces an open-source FHIR MCP Server built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This tool allows users to access healthcare data using natural language, reducing the need for deep FHIR expertise and mitigating risks like AI-generated code errors.
AdvancedMD Rolls Out AI-Enhanced Features to Optimize Clinic Workflows
AdvancedMD, a provider of cloud-based healthcare software, announced its fall 2025 product updates aimed at simplifying clinic operations and improving billing accuracy. Key features focus on reducing administrative burdens, such as AI-assisted pre-visit summary creation and automatic insurance detail population.
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CARIN Announces Nation's First Interoperable Digital Identity Credential Trust Framework
The CARIN Alliance announced the publication of the nation's first unified digital identity credential trust framework policy, developed with DirectTrust and Kantara Initiative. This policy integrates multiple existing standards to establish interoperability for digital identities across healthcare systems.
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Technical Specification for Specific Organization Data Structure
This page defines the data structure for resources related to specific permanent social help places and organizations. The format details how data must be structured using FHIR-based extensions.
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Connect-TBI: National Collaboration to Revolutionize Traumatic Brain Injury Care
A national initiative led by Monash University researchers has launched Connect-TBI, bringing together over 60 experts across Australia. The project aims to fundamentally transform care for patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (msTBI) and establish a nationally representative data asset.
Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Reported in HAPI FHIR Library
Several critical security vulnerabilities, including ReDoS, authentication leaks, and XXE, have been discovered in HAPI FHIR, an open-source implementation of FHIR. These issues stem from the use of FHIRPath and processing within HTTP endpoints, affecting a wide range of versions.
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10 Deutscher Interoperabilitätstag: Wie wirkt sich KI auf Standards aus? | heise online
ドイツで開催された「第10回ドイツ相互運用性デー」では、AIが医療標準に与える影響が議論されました。参加者は、AIの信頼性を確保するためには、HL7 FHIRやSNOMED CTといった構造化されたデータ基盤が不可欠であると強調しました。
FHIR Consultant Discusses Data Interoperability and Strategic Advisory
Dan Galavan, an HL7 FHIR certified expert, has provided extensive FHIR-related consultancy services to the Irish National Health Service Executive (HSE) over the past five years. His expertise covers technical aspects of data integration, quality, and interoperability, with a focus on compliance with regulations like EHDS.
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The Future of Data Sharing: Experts Discuss Interoperability Challenges and Prospects
Multiple healthcare IT experts emphasize that achieving seamless medical data sharing requires 'true interoperability.' They stress the importance of FHIR-based architectures and semantic understanding, noting that overcoming barriers like legacy systems and information blocking is crucial.
German Interoperability Day: How does AI affect standards? | heise
Interoperability standards, including HL7 FHIR and SNOMED CT, were discussed in the context of AI's impact on healthcare data standards.
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SMART on FHIR規範要求與支援能力- 臺灣健保癌症用藥事前審查實作指引v1.0.8
臺灣健康保險署は、医療情報システム間の連携を強化するため、FHIRベースの「SMART on FHIR」規範要求と支援能力に関する詳細なガイドライン（v1.0.8）を発表した。これにより、病院アプリやバックエンドサービスが安全かつ標準化された方法でデータを交換できるようになる。
careviso Participates in HL7® Da Vinci Project Connectathon Track to
careviso participated in the HL7 Da Vinci Project Connectathon Track.
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Taiwan Standardizes Medical Data: FHIR Guide for Pathology Reports Released
The Taiwanese healthcare system released the 'TWPAS IG v1.0.8,' a guide based on FHIR standards. This guide defines the structure of DiagnosticReport, demonstrating how to standardize pathology reports and patient information using LOINC codes.
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病人狀態評估項目- TTL Representation - 臺灣健保癌症用藥事前審查實作指引v1.0.8 健保署 8) based on FHIR
The National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) released a guide detailing the TTL representation of patient status assessment items, based on FHIR R4.
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