FHIR
FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is a healthcare data exchange standard developed by HL7 that defines a set of resources and APIs for exchanging electronic health records (EHR) data. It uses modern web technologies like RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML to enable interoperability between different healthcare systems and applications. FHIR aims to simplify implementation while supporting complex clinical and administrative workflows in healthcare.
Developers should learn FHIR when building or integrating healthcare applications, such as EHR systems, patient portals, telehealth platforms, or health data analytics tools, to ensure compliance with industry standards and facilitate data exchange. It is essential for projects requiring interoperability with existing healthcare systems, regulatory compliance (e.g., in the US under ONC and CMS rules), or participation in health information networks like CommonWell or Carequality.