Taiwan Launches Inter-Hospital FHIR Data Platform, Showcasing Progress in Electronic Health Record Sharing

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) in Taiwan announced that it has successfully built an 'Inter-Hospital FHIR Data Platform' following long-term planning and rigorous technical validation. This platform is a crucial step toward achieving nationwide medical information sharing by converting original patient record data into the internationally recognized FHIR format. The presentation showcased not only the system itself but also concrete clinical application use cases. Discussions covered potential applications in various fields, including SMART integration, 3D image integration, and big data utilization, fostering knowledge exchange for future development. The establishment of this platform aims to formulate a clear roadmap for nationwide medical information linkage and stimulate innovation across academia, industry, and research sectors. The event invites participation from a wide range of stakeholders, including national healthcare institutions and related IT professionals.