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HL7 FHIR Release 5
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR)
HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) revolutionizes healthcare interoperability by combining the best features of HL7 v2, v3, and CDA with modern web technologies. It defines discrete, modular clinical resources (e.g. Patient, Observation, MedicationRequest) accessible via RESTful APIs with JSON payloads, OAuth2/SMART on FHIR security, and granular search parameters.
Scope & Applicability
Modern clinical software, mobile patient apps, cloud EHR integration, clinical decision support (CDS Hooks), and public health APIs.
Non-Coverage Boundaries
Does not define direct physical device communication or replace low-level DICOM imaging binary storage formats.
Key Clauses & Control Requirements
RESTful API Interactions
Standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH) mapped to CRUD operations across granular FHIR resources.
SMART on FHIR Security Profile
OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect authorization framework enabling third-party apps to securely launch inside hospital EHRs.
Required Regulatory & Audit Evidence Artifacts
- [✓]FHIR CapabilityStatement detailing supported resources and search parameters
- [✓]Implementation Guide (IG) conformance test validation reports
- [✓]OAuth2 token issuance and SMART on FHIR authorization logs
“FHIR R5 is the current HL7 publication represented by this TinyCTO record. Regulatory programs may require different FHIR editions, implementation guides and profiles (e.g. US ONC certification currently specifies US Core on FHIR R4). Verify the applicable program, implementation guide, and version independently.”
Cross-Surface Ecosystem Relationships
- HL7 FHIR Specification Release 5 ↗(Health Level Seven International)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SMART on FHIR?
A technology standard that uses OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect to securely integrate external web or mobile applications into clinical EHR systems without exposing direct database credentials.