{"id":17805,"date":"2026-02-12T11:43:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.d-tek.com.tr\/?p=17805"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:43:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:43:37","slug":"neden-hastaneler-fhira-uyum-saglamali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.d-tek.com.tr\/en\/neden-hastaneler-fhira-uyum-saglamali\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should Hospitals Comply with FHIR?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diler Aslan<\/span><\/p>\n

The digital age offers the opportunity to benefit from real health data. The main requirement for this is that data exchange is carried out securely. There are many factors involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first is that the data are named in a way that allows them to communicate with each other. The Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) data model enables this. From a technical perspective, FHIR offers a versatile and in-depth framework due to its interoperability approach, API-based structure, and relationship with modern healthcare computing architectures.<\/span><\/p>\n

The HL7\/FHIR communities actively collaborate at international and national levels in areas such as standard development, creation of implementation guidelines, evaluation of real-life scenarios, and operation of feedback mechanisms.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have observed that FHIR is not widely known in our country. In light of this information, within the scope of the Digital Health Program, we have tried to introduce the FHIR approach primarily from a technical perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n

We conducted three interviews on this topic on T\u00fcrkiye Klinikleri TV. The ones on this page are titled \u201cRapid Healthcare Interoperability\/Workability Resources (FHIR) Standard: The Situation Worldwide and in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/strong><\/a>\u201dThese interviews can be accessed on the blog titled "...".<\/span><\/p>\n

The interviews discussed T\u00fcrkiye's contributions to FHIR studies, which have become increasingly widespread globally since 2011; they also clearly revealed that this approach is not yet sufficiently known in our country. The interview content and the research conducted show that FHIR is still only moderately recognized in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the digital age, using software developed according to international standards and national conditions offers a strategic advantage. In this context, participating in global initiatives seems essential.<\/span><\/p>\n

To effectively participate in such studies, it is necessary to initiate pilot programs, and these pilots must be based on clinically relevant needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fundamental question at this point is: What benefits will physicians and hospitals gain from FHIR?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This article attempts to summarize these benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. It simplifies data sharing and speeds up access.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    FHIR enables standard, API-based data exchange between different electronic health record systems. This allows patient data to be shared instantly and securely between different institutions or systems. This directly improves care coordination and reduces delays in clinical processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. It supports patient management and continuity of care.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      FHIR makes it easier to access patient data:<\/span><\/p>\n