2. What is FHIR
Rapidly growing data exchange
technology -FHIR (Pronounced as Fire)
It Provides a Framework standards for
the exchange, integration, sharing and
retrieval of electronic health
information.
3. How FHIR Works
FHIR actively using the modern
webservices .This approach makes it
easier for systems to exchange very
specific, well-defined pieces of
information, rather than entire
documents. Replacing the CCDA( or
Consolidated Clinical Document.
4. FHIR Technology
The major technology change embodied in
FHIR is a fundamental move away from a
document-centric approach to a data-level
access approach using application
programming interfaces or APIs. Specifically,
FHIR features a concept called “Resources,”
meaning a very basic set of structured data.
5. Top Reasons to use FHIR
Developer Friendly
Specification is Free for Use
Supports RESTful Architecture
Fast and Easy to Implement
Cost Savings for Healthcare IT Teams
FHIR is Vendor-Neutral
Well Suited for Mobile
6. Cost Savings for Healthcare IT
Teams
Since HL7 FHIR makes use of several well-known
web technologies, the skills required to develop
applications with FHIR are directly transferable from
anyone working in website or web app
development. This means that your pool of
candidates is much larger and thus it is easier and
less expensive to build out your team.