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The Standard The Official Blog of Health Level Seven ® International Navigating Perceptions: Insights from the FHIR at Scale Taskforce (FAST) Community Survey [fa icon="calendar'] May 2, 2024 11:58:16 AM / by FAST Project Management Team posted in FHIR , FAST , FHIR Implementation Guides , ONC FAST , FHIR Community , TEFCA , FAST Security , Digital Identity and Patient Matching IG , National Directory IG [fa icon="comment"] 1 Comment March 2024 marked a pivotal moment for the healthcare IT sector, with the FHIR at Scale Taskforce ( FAST ) community survey revealing critical insights into the adoption, challenges, and perspectives surrounding various FAST implementation guides (IGs) . This survey, engaging various stakeholders from providers to technology vendors, sheds light on the collective journey towards seamless healthcare interoperability. Let's dive into the nuanced feedback and the path it carves for the future of healthcare IT. Survey Results Overview FAST Security IG Adoption and the Quest for Clarity The uptake of the HL7 FAST UDAP Security for Scalable Registration, Authentication, and Authorization Implementation Guide ( FAST Security IG ) is on the rise, driven by an evident market need. A notable proportion of respondents are keen to implement the HL7 FAST Security IG, likely due to its inclusion in the TEFCA FHIR Roadmap . There were some concerns expressed about market readiness. However, respondents expressed a need for clearer guidance beyond the existing FAST Security IG, suggesting the development of a companion document to aid in implementation strategies would be helpful. FAST Identity IG: Overcoming Adoption Barriers While there seems to be adoption readiness for the Interoperable Digital Identity and Patient Matching IG , the survey highlights perceived barriers to adoption . The se barriers were related to industry issues such as cross-jurisdiction consent and broader market acceptance and adoption by other industry initiatives rather than any issues with the IG itself. Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"] Save the Date: Discover Secure Data Exchange in Our Upcoming FAST Focus Webinar [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 30, 2024 9:20:22 AM / by FAST Project Management Team posted in FHIR , FAST , FHIR Implementation Guides , ONC FAST , FHIR Community , TEFCA , webinar , FAST Security [fa icon="comment"] 3 Comments Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"] HL7® Applauds ONC's Move to Embrace HL7® FHIR® for Nationwide Health Information Exchange [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 26, 2024 8:53:27 AM / by HL7 posted in FHIR , health IT policy , interoperability , ONC , TEFCA , Common Agreement 2.0 [fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments HL7 applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) for its April 22, 2024 Common Agreement Version 2.0 release, which announced the requirement for health information networks participating in the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) to support the HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR ® ) standard. Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"] Demystifying the Implementation of the FAST Security FHIR® IG: A Closer Look [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 24, 2024 4:41:44 PM / by FAST Project Management Team posted in OAuth2 , FAST , FHIR Connectathon , FHIR Implementation Guides , ONC FAST , FHIR API , TEFCA , FAST Security [fa icon="comment"] 1 Comment The HL7 FHIR at Scale Taskforce ( FAST ) UDAP Security for Scalable Registration, Authentication and Authorization Implementation Guide ( FAST Security IG) was designed to streamline and secure data exchange across different healthcare stakeholders. This blog post seeks to dispel common misconceptions about the complexity of implementing the FAST Security IG. Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"] Next Gravity Project Implementation Affinity Group Will Feature More Real-World Implementations [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 19, 2024 9:24:32 AM / by Leslie Amorós posted in interoperability , health IT , Gravity , Social Determinants of Health , SDOH , Observation Screening Response Profile [fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments April 25 Session Focuses on the Observation Screening Response Profile Join us on April 25, 2024, at 2:30 – 4 p.m. ET for the next Gravity Project Implementation Affinity Group meeting, which features more real-world implementations and a key to their success: the Observation Screening Response profile. Bringing Observation Screening Response into Focus for Gravity Implementers Building upon the implementation approach and presentation by New York State Qualified Entities in February, this month’s Gravity Implementation Affinity Group session focuses on more real-world implementations and a key to their success: the Observation Screening Response profile. The benefits of using this profile include explicit categorization of question/answer pairs by social determinants of health (SDOH) domains, flagging of positive findings, and using a common language (Gravity standardized terminology) to share and communicate these findings. This session will highlight Observation Screening Response, including guidance on using key elements (e.g., Observation.category and Observation.interpretation) and using Observation Screening Response to create Observation Groupings. Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"] Next HL7 Da Vinci Community Roundtable Will Help Jumpstart Your HL7 FHIR Implementation [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 18, 2024 9:26:37 AM / by Leslie Amorós posted in FHIR , Payers , Da Vinci , FHIR Accelerator , FHIR Connectathon , FHIR Implementation Guides [fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments April 24 Session Focuses on Importance of Testing and Connectathons for Implementation Success In this timely overview, which allows you to prepare to participate in upcoming May , July and September Connectathons , the HL7 Da Vinci Project will highlight a key component of implementation: testing. Experts and hands-on participants will outline why testing is important, the terms used in testing and how testing events, such as Connectathons, are organized and critical to implementation success. Who should be involved, the value of testing partnerships, what activities are planned, and how you can participate will also be discussed. The session concludes with an invaluable primer on testing tools and resources available for your use. Jumpstart Your HL7 FHIR Implementation: Testing and Connectathons Demystified,” is slated for April 24, 4 - 5:30 p.m. ET and features the following presenters: Jeff Brown, Healthcare Standards Advisor, Lantana Consulting Group Mike Gould, Associate Vice President, Interoperability Strategy, ZeOmega Kyle Johnsen, Software Developer, Epic The session is moderated by Alix Goss, HL7 Da Vinci Project PMO, and Senior Consultant, Point-of-Care Partners. Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"] CodeX-Uncovering the Potential of REMS Automation: A Journey Towards Interoperability [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 17, 2024 5:03:55 PM / by Kelee Petzelt posted in FHIR , interoperability , FHIR Accelerator , CodeX , Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies , NCPDP [fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments This quarter has brought with it a lot of excitement for us to dive into the great realm of REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) automation and its profound impact on our healthcare landscape. Buckle up, because we're about to review a thrilling journey we've been moving down towards greater efficiency, collaboration, and, most importantly, patient care! Picture this: a world where cumbersome REMS processes are a thing of the past, replaced by seamless automation that not only streamlines workflows but also enhances patient outcomes. I know it sounds farfetched; however, I feel this dream is swiftly becoming a reality! At the heart of this revolution lies a collective effort to transition from mere discussions to concrete actions. Through initiatives like HL7 CodeX and NCPDP...