CMS is implementing interoperability deadlines that require the use of FHIR standards. This puts payers and health plans under pressure to integrate their existing legacy systems.
Registration for the HL7 FHIR Fundamentals training is nearing its deadline. This training provides foundational knowledge regarding HL7 and FHIR standards.
A one-day academy was held by Agoria and HL7 Belgium Academy. The training focused on utilizing the HL7 FHIR standard and other interoperability standards to support the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
A health IT plan proposed by the Trump Team involves significant deregulation. Health groups have warned that this plan could negatively impact physician practices and health organizations.
The global market for HL7 FHIR compliance is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 8.6 billion by 2036. This growth reflects the increasing global adoption and necessity of interoperability standards in healthcare.
A specific LOINC Part Code (LP402439-6) for 'Fine Granular Casts | Urine sediment' is available through the FHIR Server. This resource supports standardized coding for urine sediment analysis within the FHIR framework.
HL7 has released a new LOINC Part Code (LP408883-9) specifically for carbon dioxide settings in gas delivery systems. This addition enhances interoperability by providing standardized terminology for gas-related measurements within the FHIR framework.
Microsoft has made an artifact for the R4B FHIR Server available in the Microsoft Artifact Registry. This update provides the latest version of the FHIR Server component.
Aidbox has released Auditbox, a specialized audit log tool built specifically for FHIR standards. This tool is designed to meet the logging requirements of modern healthcare applications.
Health Level Seven International announced its Second Annual Meeting, scheduled for March 18, 2026. The event aims to foster convergence and collaboration within the healthcare technology sector.
EthAum facilitated the connection of nine global health startups to a major industry gathering. The event focused on blockchain and digital health solutions.
A mapping guide for the Estonian Health Declaration was published, utilizing FHIR standards. This resource provides tools and guidelines for integrating health data into the FHIR framework.
The issue involves an 'invalid_client' error when attempting to use the Epic SMART Backend Services sandbox. The problem persists despite providing correct client ID and JWKS details.
Appinventiv released a strategic guide focusing on medical device software integration. The guide emphasizes using FHIR, DICOM, and IEEE 11073 to reduce ambiguity and simplify long-term scaling.
The discussion highlighted technical differences between FHIR value sets and older HL7 versions, specifically noting the presence of .8 and .9 suffixes (NEC and NOS) and null flavors in FHIR value sets. This suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining data consistency across different healthcare interoperability standards.
An initiative was announced to connect health data across Latin America and the Caribbean. This effort utilizes FHIR standards for clinical data interoperability.