The Japan Health Informatics Society has released FHIR Terminology version 2.2604.0, supporting electronic medical record sharing services and JP-Core 1.2.x. This code set includes proprietary CodeSystem and ValueSet specific to Japanese clinical settings.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) is advancing the adoption of 'Healthcare Interoperability Resource Standard' (FHIR) technology to solve the issue of non-interoperable electronic medical record systems between different hospitals. Demonstrations will begin at three medical centers by year-end, aiming for nationwide deployment in regional and local hospitals by 2027.
West Coast Informatics (WCI) unveiled a managed FHIR terminology service, TermHub. This aims to fundamentally change how critical healthcare data is distributed by alleviating the technical burden faced by Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), such as those managing SNOMED CT and LOINC.
West Coast Informatics announced 'TermHub™,' a managed FHIR terminology platform. Designed for Healthcare Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), the service aims to eliminate the need for complex internal infrastructure and operational overhead, facilitating the delivery of clinical terminology content.
Docuvera and NNIT are hosting a webinar on content governance in the age of AI. The session addresses how multiple regulatory requirements, including ePI/FHIR and ICH M11, mandate structured, machine-readable content, and provides practical architectural guidance.
The National Science Council reported on technology application results from three sectors: Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Sport, and Ministry of Culture. MOH specifically promoted the 'FHIR Box' concept, aiming to build a standardized health data exchange foundation.
West Coast Informatics (WCI) announced 'TermHub™,' a new managed FHIR terminology service designed for Healthcare Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) and standards publishers. This allows SDOs to eliminate complex infrastructure buildout and operational overhead while easily providing validated, FHIR-compliant terminology content.
Telstra Health has launched Corus, a care intelligence ecosystem designed to address the fragmentation of health information. Built on an FHIR-native foundation, it enables secure data connectivity across various healthcare settings like hospitals and community care.
Telstra Health unveiled 'Corus,' a cloud-native, standards-based, and interoperable care intelligence ecosystem. Designed to connect care across settings, the platform aims to bridge fragmented information gaps in Australian healthcare, focusing on patient-centric, seamless care.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems face challenges handling the complex data required by generative AI. The article outlines two strategic approaches from AWS to solve issues like data fragmentation and vendor lock-in, enabling true clinical intelligence extraction and advanced healthcare delivery.
Aamako Maya Apps is transforming Nepal's healthcare system using standardized digital solutions. By utilizing global standards like HL7 FHIR and SNOMED CT, they are building a comprehensive, interoperable ecosystem that includes hospitals, clinics, and community levels.
The US CMS is overhauling the Medicare Plan Finder, starting October 2026. It will ingest data directly from Medicare Advantage (MA) plans using FHIR-based APIs. This mandates providing real-time and comprehensive provider network information, moving beyond static directories.
This article compares eight telemedicine app development companies, evaluating them not just on technical capability but also on real-world operational experience and regulatory compliance. Key elements highlighted include WebRTC video capabilities, HL7/FHIR integration, and adherence to HIPAA standards.
Aamako Maya Apps is transforming Nepal's healthcare system using standards-based digital solutions, aiming to improve data sharing and decision-making capabilities. By utilizing global standards like HL7 FHIR and SNOMED CT, the company is building a nationwide interoperable ecosystem that includes hospitals, clinics, and community health workers.
ASSYST offers 'FHIR®Proof,' a tool that parses, converts, indexes, restructures, and validates source data based on the HL7 FHIR data specification. This enables compliance of diverse medical data formats with standard specifications.
Industry experts highlight that despite progress, interoperability and data standardization remain major challenges. Key barriers include the differing structures of clinical versus claims data, patient identity matching issues, and complex consent management regarding data sharing rights.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) launched a three-year medical technology acceleration program with the West Health Institute. The initiative aims to facilitate the large-scale deployment of validated digital technologies in hospitals, focusing on optimizing Electronic Health Records (EHR), virtual care, and AI integration.
With the changes brought by AI, a new role—the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)—is emerging alongside traditional IT managers (CIO). The CMIO bridges medical knowledge and information technology to lead digital transformation.
Tai'an Hospital, with the help of Zihui Technology, converted core clinical medical data into FHIR format based on the 'Taiwan Core IG.' This was integrated as a SMART on FHIR app for doctors' daily practice, enabling efficient decision-making.