USCDI v3 made the terminology layer non-optional for US health systems pursuing ONC certification in 2026. The data classes and elements in the rule resolve to value sets that bind to specific code systems, and the audit asks whether the FH
Author: Otto Zimmermann
EMR development engineer in Grand Rapids. Writes about EMR modernization patterns and FHIR-based clinical workflows.
Top 6 FHIR Servers Built for CDS Hooks Integration in 2026
CDS Hooks moved from spec to default expectation faster than most US health-IT teams predicted. By 2026, payers, decision-support vendors, and clinical-network apps all assume an EMR can answer a CDS Hooks discovery call and return a card a
The Complete Guide to FHIR-Driven Intake Forms for US Health Systems in 2026
US health systems building intake forms on FHIR in 2026 have left behind the era of PDF questionnaires and free-text portal text-boxes. SDC, the Structured Data Capture implementation guide, gives the team a Questionnaire resource that rend
Kickstarting Your Digital Health Journey with Leading FHIR Vendors in the USA Today
Digital healthcare is transforming how we receive medical care. It’s about using technology to make healthcare more accessible, efficient, and personalized. But where do you begin? How do you choose the right tools and partners to bring your digital health vision to life? The answer often lies with FHIR vendors, and understanding their role is...
Paving the Way for Future-Ready Healthcare with Scalable FHIR Server Solutions in the USA
The American healthcare landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, propelled by technology and a pressing need for efficiency. Imagine a world where patient data flows seamlessly between hospitals, clinics, and even personal devices, empowering doctors to make better decisions and patients to take charge of their well-being. This is the promise of digital healthcare, and...
FHIR Data Model: 5 Concepts That Structure Healthcare Data
The FHIR data model has five concepts that shape healthcare data modeling. Concept 1: Resources as semantic units. Patient, Encounter, Observation are complete units. Encapsulate related data. Concept 2: References vs. contained. Related resources link via reference fields. Contained embeds inline. Concept 3: Profiles as constraints. Profiles narrow base resources. Concept 4: Extensions add without...