April 18, 2023 – The Health Level Seven International (HL7) unveiled its latest healthcare data exchange standard, HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources Release 5 (HL7 FHIR R5), an enhanced and expanded version of its previous standard, designed to improve interoperability and data exchange in the healthcare sector.
According to HL7, one of the leading innovators for healthcare information interoperability and standards with affiliates established in over 30 countries, FHIR R5 supports the development of innovative applications, improves interoperability, enhances data management, and simplifies workflow…
FHIR R5, designated as a ‘trial use’ standard, maintains mature, normative content from previous releases while integrating improvements prepared for implementation and feedback.
“Release 5 represents the collective progress and implementation experience of the FHIR community,” Daniel Vreeman, DPT, HL7 chief standards development officer, said in a press release. “With its many incremental updates, this release enables growing capabilities for interoperability in clinical care, public health, and research.” … Read the full article here.
