Mapping Your Data to FHIR at a Fraction of the Cost: What You Need to Know

We all know how important it is to have data interoperability and smooth data exchange, right? Well, FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is like the superhero of standardization and unification. It's the answer to reducing the crazy costs of data integration.

When healthcare professionals adopt FHIR, they get the awesome power of having a complete view of patients’ medical histories across different clinics and hospitals, allowing them to make informed decisions.

Plus, FHIR makes it super simple to integrate medical devices from different manufacturers, making data exchange a breeze. All of this saves a ton of time and money while boosting the overall efficiency of healthcare.

However, let's not overlook the challenges involved in adopting FHIR. While many companies aspire to embrace FHIR, mapping existing data exchange interfaces to FHIR can be a significant obstacle, akin to fitting a square peg into a round hole.

Bridging the Gap: Converting EHR Extracts to FHIR

In many cases, healthcare providers still rely on old-school flat files for batch data exchange. Sure, some interfaces support real-time integrations with FHIR messages, but most of the time, it's up to the IT/Data Integration teams to build those data pipelines and convert EHR data extracts into FHIR resources.

Sounds like a real drag, right? Well, it is! It's manual, time-consuming, hard to maintain, and it'll cost you a pretty penny.

Allow me to share an inspiring story about one of our clients—a HealthTech provider. They embraced FHIR as a Canonical data model internally but encountered a roadblock when they needed to onboard new clients (hospitals) who were still sending good ol' EHR flat files.

They soon realized they were spending way too much time and money on implementing and supporting these integrations. Determined to find a better solution, they embarked on a quest.

Picking the Right Solution

Their quest involved seeking a solution that could save them time and money while remaining non-disruptive to their existing infrastructure. It also had to be flexible enough to support multiple data ontologies.

That's when they discovered Datuum.ai, the ultimate sidekick for this job. Datuum’s AI engine analyzes all inbound data, automatically creates a mapping between the source data and FHIR ontology, and generates FHIR resources.

Moreover, the entire process is conducted through a no-code interface, eliminating the need for developers to spend time on data mapping and integration tasks. Positioned at the beginning of the data journey, Datuum seamlessly integrates into existing data infrastructure.

Notably, one of the key benefits of Datuum is its transparency, enabling data analysts to understand the transformation process and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

Unlocking the Potential of Interoperability

By harnessing the power of Datuum's no-code tool, the company successfully overcame the challenges associated with adopting FHIR. This not only enabled them to establish smooth data exchange capabilities but also expedited the onboarding process for their customers.

As a result, the company experienced significant time and cost savings while demonstrating its commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction.

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