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Transforming healthcare systems to co-exist - Migrating HL7 to FHIR framework

Challenges

HL7 and FHIR are secure healthcare data exchange standards helping organizations protect sensitive information . HL7 enabled healthcare organizations to exchange data seamlessly within the organization ; but today healthcare systems need to co-exist both within and beyond the periphery of the organization ; thus a secure and flexible framework like SMART on FHIR that uses open web technologies was required to be implemented

  • Healthcare organizations rely on legacy HL7 v2 messages such as ADT, ORM, and ORU for critical data exchange
  • HL7 messages primarily only facilitated point-to-point data exchange unlike the newer FHIR , which offered more robust one-to-many interfacing
  • HL7 messages lack interoperability with modern healthcare systems and create challenges in seamless data integration, real-time access, and analytics
  • The transition to FHIR, a more flexible and standardized data format, is essential for improving interoperability, enabling efficient data exchange, and ensuring compliance with evolving healthcare standards

Solution

  • ZoftSolutions team facilitated the HL7 to FHIR conversion using the Mirth Connect integration engine that standardizes the transformation of HL7 v2 messages, such as ADT, ORM, and ORU, into the FHIR format, enabling seamless data exchange across healthcare systems.
  • Leveraging FHIR’s RESTful APIs and structured resources, organizations can achieve real-time interoperability, enhance patient data accessibility, and integrate with digital health applications
  • This conversion reduces reliance on manual data processing, ensures compliance with evolving healthcare standards, and fosters a more connected and efficient care ecosystem. Converting HL7 v2 messages to FHIR allows organizations to modernize their systems, enhance patient care coordination, and streamline workflows

Key Benefits

  • Migrating HL7 to the FHIR framework enhanced interoperability, enabling seamless integration with diverse healthcare systems, leading to reliable and secure data exchange.
  • Enhances interoperability by enabling seamless data exchange between legacy and modern healthcare systems
  • Optimizes workflow efficiency by automating data transformation and reducing dependency on manual data mapping
  • Improves patient care through real-time access to standardized health data, enabling better clinical decision-making
  • Reduces operational costs by minimizing data integration complexities and eliminating redundant data processing efforts
  • Ensures regulatory compliance with evolving healthcare standards such as USCDI, ONC, and CMS interoperability mandates
  • Facilitates advanced analytics and AI-driven insights by structuring healthcare data in a more accessible and standardized format

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