What is FHIR?
It is a standard for health care data exchange, published by HL7. Interoperability protocol that qualifies for MACRA and 21st Century Cures laws.
FHIR is a tool in the Healthcare category of a tech stack.
Who uses FHIR?
Companies
10 companies reportedly use FHIR in their tech stacks, including node-on-fhir, docbox, and Sami.
Developers
41 developers on StackShare have stated that they use FHIR.
FHIR's Features
- Data Types
- Standardized APIs
- Value Sets
FHIR Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to FHIR?
REST
An architectural style for developing web services. A distributed system framework that uses Web protocols and technologies.
JSON
JavaScript Object Notation is a lightweight data-interchange format. It is easy for humans to read and write. It is easy for machines to parse and generate. It is based on a subset of the JavaScript Programming Language.
Google Cloud Healthcare API
Bridges the gap between care systems and applications built on Google Cloud. By supporting standards-based data formats and protocols of existing healthcare technologies.
DHIS2
It is the flexible, web-based open-source information system with awesome visualization features including GIS, charts and pivot tables.
NextGen Connect
It is a cross-platform interface engine used in the healthcare industry that enables the management of information using bi-directional sending of many types of messages. The primary use of this interface engine is in healthcare.
