Comparison of FHIR servers: Terminology management, code system support, and semantic interoperability. When selecting a FHIR server, robust terminology services and clinical validation capabilities are critical for ensuring accurate, interoperable healthcare data. Terminology services […]
Epic FHIR Integration: 7 Patterns for Third-Party Apps
Epic's FHIR API is the most widely-supported integration surface in US healthcare. Seven patterns cover essentially all third-party integration work. Pattern 1: SMART app registration and launch. Register app in Epic App Orchard; users […]
Digital Forms in Healthcare: 4 Adoption Levers That Move the Needle
SDC-based digital forms replace paper and PDF forms in healthcare settings. Adoption depends on four specific levers; getting them right lifts completion rates significantly. Lever 1: Pre-population from existing FHIR resources. Patient's known name, […]
Specialty EHR on FHIR: What Dermatology Practices Need Differently
Dermatology practices have specific EHR needs that generic ambulatory EHRs don't fully address. FHIR provides the primitives; specialty EHRs on top add dermatology-specific capabilities. Specialty-specific requirements 1. Image integration. High-resolution clinical photography, teledermatology videos. […]