Microsoft released FHIR Server version 4.0.693. This update includes several key fixes, such as ensuring standard compliance for the Resource-Type search parameter and implementing SSRF protection in the sample SMART app.
The Public Health FHIR Implementation Collaborative (PHFIC) has released the Public Health FHIR Playbook, designed to help state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) public health agencies successfully implement FHIR, a standard for electronic health data exchange. The playbook describes FHIR, its policy context, and steps necessary for successful implementation at public health agencies.
Multiple articles show that local authorities in Italy are actively adopting HL7 FHIR for waiting list management and data linkage between hospitals and communities. This effort aims to enhance medical data interoperability and achieve more comprehensive patient care.
HL7 Australia held a workshop focused on the use of FHIR. The event was designed to provide business leaders, data scientists, and researchers with practical knowledge regarding the application of FHIR in various professional contexts.
Discussions at HIMSS 2026 revealed significant progress in healthcare data exchange but noted that full value realization remains challenging. Key focus areas include the critical role of pharmacists and the transformative impact of AI on development capabilities.
This study analyzed the integration of FHIR, an open standard for healthcare data sharing, with Medplum to develop and evaluate an AI-powered system. The system significantly improves clinical decision support by reducing documentation time by 50% and achieving substantial error rate reductions (average 60%).
Clover Health has leveraged the FHIR (USCDI v3) standard to enable real-time, patient-directed access to clinical and claims data on the Kno2 platform. This participation demonstrates alignment with CMS interoperability initiatives and includes planned demonstrations at HIMSS 2026.
b.well and Samsung Electronics announced an integration that utilizes Galaxy smartphones as a centralized hub for patient health records. This addresses the CMS-led 'Kill the Clipboard' initiative, aiming to transform healthcare by automating data transfer into electronic medical records.
This article details a high-performance indexing method using SQLite and FTS5 to address the challenge posed by FHIR's massive, complex data structure (JSON files). It describes how extracting and normalizing metadata from FHIR resources enables the creation of a fast and reliable full-text search system.
FHIR integration creates value by supporting existing workflows for clinicians and lab teams. The focus must be on reducing friction and improving context, rather than mere standardization.
This article provides a beginner's guide to the HL7 FHIR standard. It explains that FHIR defines both the structure and exchange mechanisms for health information, playing a crucial role in achieving semantic interoperability.
Shen AI is a measurement technology that captures physiological signals from a camera and outputs structured vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure. This SDK provides stable JSON output, enabling integration into existing systems without managing data persistence or clinical workflow orchestration, thus simplifying FHIR mapping.
The Commission on Investment Imperatives for a Healthy Nation proposes establishing a comprehensive digital and data architecture, moving beyond mere data exchange to resolve fragmentation in the healthcare sector. This aims to transform the medical system through deregulation and patient-centric approaches.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of a new platform, Amazon Connect Health. This system aims to automate repetitive administrative tasks for healthcare institutions, enabling efficient data utilization and reducing the burden on medical staff.
wi4.org offers software development services utilizing the HL7 FHIR framework to ensure interoperability and compliance for healthcare applications. This service is essential for building modern healthcare systems like EHRs and EMRs.
This article introduces Firely Server, a turn-key FHIR server solution. Users can test it using sandbox environments or evaluation licenses and access commercial editions for production use. Key setup steps include selecting the database (e.g., MongoDB, SQL Server) and deployment method (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), while advanced customization allows integration of custom profiles and plugins.
The National Health Authority (NHA) concluded the NHCX Hackathon under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), showcasing innovative solutions for health insurance claims processing and ecosystem interoperability. Winning teams presented their work at the NHCX Innovation Meet in March 2026.
Researchers proposed 'BlockIoT,' a unified framework designed to securely integrate decentralized health data from IoT devices into FHIR-compliant electronic health records. The system leverages semantic web and blockchain technology to build a reliable bridge between real-time personal data and clinical systems.
This guide details the process for healthcare organizations registering with Apple Health Records. It provides specific procedures on how to update organizational information, contacts, and FHIR API endpoint details.
GE HealthCare announced a suite of AI-powered healthcare solutions at the HIMSS Global Health Conference 2026. The company also became a founding member of the HL7 Caliper FHIR Accelerator, committing to advancing healthcare data interoperability standards.