EU EEHRxF: The Future of European Health Record Exchange

What is EEHRxF? EEHRxF vs IPS vs eHDSI EEHRxF Architecture EEHRxF Clinical Dataset Ireland’s EEHRxF Readiness FHIR Implementation Example Standards and References Series Conclusion Related Articles in This Series Conclusion

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International Patient Summary (IPS): Cross-Border Healthcare in the EU

The EU Cross-Border Healthcare Challenge EU eHealth Digital Service Infrastructure (eHDSI) IPS FHIR Bundle Structure Generating IPS in .NET Ireland’s Participation in eHDSI EU Member State Participation Standards and References Related Articles in This Series Conclusion

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HL7 v3: Understanding RIM and Why v3 Failed to Replace v2

Executive Summary HL7 v3 was designed in the 1990s as the successor to HL7 v2, promising a rigorous, model-driven approach based on the Reference Information Model (RIM). Despite 20+ years of development and standardization, v3 never achieved widespread adoption. Understanding why v3 failed—and where it still matters—is crucial for architects navigating healthcare interoperability standards. 🏥 […]

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EMR Modernization: Migrating from Legacy HL7 v2 to FHIR

Executive Summary Migrating from HL7 v2 to FHIR is one of the most critical modernization challenges facing healthcare IT. With billions of HL7 v2 messages processed daily across hospital EMRs, the transition requires careful planning using proven patterns like Strangler Fig, FHIR Facade, and Dual-Write strategies. 🏥 HEALTHCARE INTEROPERABILITY SERIES This article is part of […]

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Building GDPR-Compliant FHIR APIs: A European Healthcare Guide

Executive Summary Building FHIR REST APIs in the European Union requires strict compliance with GDPR Article 9 for processing health data (special category personal data). This comprehensive guide provides solution architects and developers with production-ready patterns for implementing GDPR-compliant FHIR APIs, covering encryption, consent management, access controls, audit logging, and data subject rights. 🏥 HEALTHCARE […]

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