Transforming Healthcare Interoperability with FHIR: Services.
From seamless integrations to scalable applications, we help you unlock the power of FHIR to modernize healthcare data exchange.
FHIR Integration Services
Integrate healthcare systems and applications effortlessly using FHIR APIs. Enable real-time data sharing across EHRs, labs, telehealth platforms, and more.
Real-Time Data Exchange
Break down data silos and enable instant, bidirectional communication between healthcare applications. Our FHIR API integration allows different systems to share patient records, lab results, clinical notes, medications, and more in real time, ensuring providers always have the most up-to-date information.
Data Mapping
Data stored in different formats across multiple systems can lead to inconsistencies. Our data mapping solutions ensure structured, accurate mapping of fields between legacy data formats (HL7 v2, XML, JSON) and FHIR resources, making cross-system communication effortless.
Data Normalization
Healthcare data often comes in diverse formats, creating challenges in interoperability. Our data normalization services convert and standardize disparate data sets into FHIR-compliant formats, ensuring consistency in patient demographics, observations, lab results, and medications.
Integration quick-start packages
Basic FHIR API Integration
This package is ideal for small clinics or healthcare providers needing a simple integration with a single EHR system to improve data accessibility, streamline workflows, and enable standardized data exchange.
- Solution Areas: FHIR, HL7, EMR, EHR, Healthcare
- Timeline: 5 – 6 Weeks
- Cost: $20,000 – $35,000
Advanced FHIR Data Exchange
For larger healthcare networks requiring bi-directional data exchange and interoperability across multiple systems, this package provides an enterprise-grade integration framework.
- Solution Areas: FHIR, HL7, EMR, EHR, Healthcare
- Timeline: 10 – 12 weeks
- Cost: $50,000 – $100,000
FHIR Modernization Services
Modernize legacy systems like HL7 v2 or CDA by migrating to FHIR standards. Transform and validate your data for seamless compliance and interoperability.
HL7 v2 Message Transformation into FHIR Resources
Healthcare organizations often rely on HL7 v2 messaging standards, which can be complex, unstructured, and inconsistent across different systems. Our migration services:
- Extract and convert HL7 v2 segments (e.g., ADT, ORM, ORU, VXU) into corresponding FHIR resources (e.g., Patient, Encounter, Observation, MedicationRequest).
- Preserve message integrity and structure while adapting to the modern, RESTful FHIR framework.
- Support multi-format inputs, including HL7 v2, CCD, XML, and JSON, for flexible and accurate data transformation.
Automated Data Validation to Ensure Accuracy
Migrating healthcare data requires precision and compliance to maintain data integrity and usability. Our automated validation processes ensure:
- Schema conformance checks to validate migrated data against FHIR standards.
- Data integrity assessments to prevent duplication, errors, or loss during transformation.
- FHIR resource validation tools to confirm compliance with US Core, Argonaut, and other FHIR implementation guides.
- Automated testing frameworks to detect and resolve discrepancies before deployment.
Scalable Migration Strategies for Large Datasets
Handling millions of patient records, clinical encounters, lab results, and medication histories requires an efficient, scalable approach. We provide:
- Batch and incremental migration strategies to minimize disruption and ensure smooth transitions.
- Parallel processing capabilities to handle large data volumes with optimized performance.
- API-based data ingestion for real-time synchronization between legacy systems and FHIR repositories.
- ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines customized for healthcare-specific datasets.
FHIR Modernization Package
Legacy System to FHIR Upgrade
Upgrade legacy systems to support FHIR-based data exchange, improving interoperability without a full system overhaul. This package ensures a seamless transition while preserving existing workflows.
- Solution Areas: FHIR, HL7, EMR, EHR, Healthcare
- Timeline: 10 – 12 weeks
- Cost: $40,000 – $75,000
FHIR Architecture Revamp
Ideal for organizations seeking a complete shift to a modern FHIR-first architecture, enabling real-time interoperability and advanced data analytics.
- Solution Areas: FHIR, HL7, EMR, EHR, Healthcare
- Timeline: 16 – 18 weeks
- Cost: $100,000 – $250,000
FHIR Based App Development
Build custom FHIR applications tailored to your workflows. From SMART on FHIR apps to analytics dashboards, we create solutions that work seamlessly with your systems.
SMART on FHIR Apps for Providers and Patients
Enhance patient care and provider workflows with SMART on FHIR applications that integrate directly into EHRs and healthcare systems. We develop:
- Provider-facing apps for clinical decision support, patient monitoring, and workflow automation within EHRs.
- Patient-facing apps that allow individuals to view health records, track medications, schedule appointments, and manage chronic conditions.
- Secure authentication using OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, ensuring seamless yet controlled access to patient data.
- Cross-platform compatibility, enabling apps to run within Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, and other FHIR-enabled systems.
Custom APIs for Healthcare Workflows
Streamline data exchange and automate complex healthcare processes with FHIR-based APIs designed to meet your unique business and clinical needs. Our API solutions provide:
- Real-time data sharing across EHRs, labs, imaging centers, and telehealth platforms.
- FHIR-compliant endpoints for patient records, observations, medication management, scheduling, and billing.
- AI-driven analytics integration for predictive modeling, risk assessment, and operational efficiency.
- Secure role-based access controls (RBAC) to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
Secure, HIPAA-Compliant Data Handling
Protect sensitive patient data with robust security measures and compliance frameworks, including:
- Data encryption (in-transit and at-rest) using industry standards like TLS 1.2+ and AES-256.
- Role-based and policy-driven access to enforce least-privilege security models.
- Logging and audit trails to track data access and modifications for regulatory compliance.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and OAuth 2.0-based identity management for secure user authentication.
FHIR Bundle Creation
Efficiently manage bulk data exchange, migrations, and compliance reporting using FHIR Bundles. We help create:
- Transaction Bundles for bulk updates to EHRs and other systems.
- Batch Bundles for large-scale data migration from legacy sources to FHIR repositories.
- Document Bundles for regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with FHIR US Core, ONC, and HL7 implementation guides.
- Message Bundles for real-time event-based data exchange between healthcare applications.
Bundle Validation on FHIR Servers
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with FHIR server validation processes, including:
- Automated schema validation to check conformance against FHIR standards.
- FHIR Validator API integration to ensure data consistency before ingestion.
- Custom validation rules for healthcare-specific workflows, such as payer claim processing, clinical trials, and quality reporting.
- HL7 FHIR compliance testing to confirm that your bundles meet FHIR R4, US Core, and other regulatory guidelines.
FHIR App Development Quick-Start Packages
Standard FHIR App Development
Ideal for organizations looking to develop a simple, FHIR-compliant healthcare application that connects with existing EHR systems and facilitates streamlined data access.
- Solution Areas: FHIR, HL7, EMR, EHR, Healthcare
- Timeline: 10 – 12 weeks
- Cost: $50,000 – $80,000
Advanced FHIR Data Exchange
For larger healthcare networks requiring bi-directional data exchange and interoperability across multiple systems, this package provides an enterprise-grade integration framework.
- Solution Areas: FHIR, HL7, EMR, EHR, Healthcare
- Timeline: 10 – 12 weeks
- Cost: $50,000 – $100,000
FHIR Strategy & Consulting
Define and implement a successful FHIR strategy for your organization. Get expert guidance on compliance, system readiness, and architecture design.
FHIR Readiness Assessments
Before adopting FHIR, it’s crucial to evaluate your existing IT infrastructure, data formats, and interoperability capabilities. Our FHIR readiness assessment includes:
- Current system evaluation to identify gaps and determine how well your systems align with FHIR R4/R5.
- Data quality and structure analysis to assess compatibility with FHIR resources like Patient, Observation, and Medication.
- Interoperability assessment to evaluate integration feasibility with EHRs, payer platforms, telehealth, and third-party APIs.
- Security & compliance audit to ensure adherence to HIPAA, CMS, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.
Custom Implementation Roadmaps
A successful FHIR adoption requires a structured approach. We provide a step-by-step implementation roadmap tailored to your organization’s goals, covering:
- FHIR API strategy and development to enable seamless data exchange.
- Data transformation and migration plans for converting legacy formats (HL7 v2, CCD, custom XML) into FHIR resources.
- SMART on FHIR application strategy to extend functionality within EHRs like Epic, Cerner, and Allscripts.
- Performance optimization recommendations to ensure scalability for large datasets and high transaction volumes.
Regulatory Compliance Guidance (HIPAA, CMS, GDPR, HITRUST)
Navigating the complex landscape of healthcare regulations is critical for compliance and data security. Our FHIR consulting services help you:
- Align with HIPAA and CMS interoperability rules for secure patient data access.
- Ensure GDPR compliance for organizations handling EU patient data.
- Achieve HITRUST certification to enhance data protection and mitigate security risks.
- Implement FHIR security best practices such as OAuth 2.0, SMART on FHIR, and role-based access controls (RBAC).
FHIR Profiling for Custom Use Cases
Standard FHIR resources may not always align perfectly with your specific healthcare workflows. Our FHIR profiling services help you:
- Extend and customize FHIR resources to meet industry-specific or organizational needs.
- Define and implement FHIR Implementation Guides (IGs) tailored for your use case.
- Map custom attributes and data elements from proprietary systems to FHIR profiles.
- Validate and test FHIR profiles to ensure interoperability with EHR vendors, payers, and healthcare networks.
FHIR Strategy and Consulting Quick-Start Packages
FHIR Readiness Assessment
This package is designed for healthcare organizations and vendors considering FHIR adoption but unsure of their current system’s compatibility. Our assessment will help identify gaps and provide a strategic roadmap for implementation, ensuring a smooth transition and compliance with industry standards.
- Solution Areas: FHIR, HL7, EMR, EHR, Healthcare
- Timeline: 2 – 3 weeks
- Cost: $7,500 – $12,000
FHIR Strategy & Compliance Advisory
For organizations requiring in-depth strategic guidance, this package offers a holistic compliance and implementation strategy to meet regulatory and operational goals. It ensures a structured, phased approach for seamless FHIR adoption.
- Solution Areas: FHIR, HL7, EMR, EHR, Healthcare
- Timeline: 5 – 6 weeks
- Cost: $15,000 – $25,000
Why choose Pegasus One for your Healthcare technology needs
Pegasus One brings you the essential qualities of a top-tier FHIR development team:
Mastery over FHIR development frameworks like HAPI FHIR, FHIR.js and more.
Highly skilled developers specializing in API testing, integration, and data transformation tools.
Top cloud solutions architects (certified MVPs in their respective fields) for cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Proven track record for proactive focus on security, compliance, and validation tools.
Regularly upskilled team to stay on top of the evolving FHIR standards and profiles.
Our Expertise
With a track record of more than 15 years in the field, our team is flexible to work with the tools you prefer for your FHIR solution.
Most of our FHIR-related projects use the following tools:
FHIR Platforms
- HAPI FHIR (Java)
- FHIR.js (Javascript/Node JS)
- .NET FHIR API (C#)
- Smile CDR: A commercial FHIR-based Clinical Data Repository (CDR) for healthcare interoperability.
API Platforms
- AWS API Gateway (To implement a serverless FHIR API with Lambda).
- Azure API for FHIR (Fully managed service for creating and deploying FHIR APIs, Built in HIPAA, HITRUST and GDPR Compliance)
- Google Cloud Healthcare API
- Postman (FHIR RESTful API Testing and Debugging)
- Mulesoft (For integrating FHIR APIs with other systems such as EHRs, CRMs or Analytics platforms)
Interoperability and data transformation tools
- Mirth Connect (NextGen Connect):
- An open-source integration engine for transforming HL7 v2, CDA, and other healthcare data formats into FHIR resources.
- Enables seamless integration between legacy systems and FHIR APIs.
- Apache Camel (with FHIR component):
- Used for creating FHIR-compatible integration pipelines in distributed systems.
- Talend Open Studio:
- Provides a visual interface for transforming healthcare data into FHIR-compliant formats.
- FHIR Mapping Language (FML):
- A tool provided by HL7 for mapping non-FHIR data formats to FHIR resources.
Analytics and Visualization tools
- Power BI
- Tableau
Testing and Validation tools
- HL7 FHIR Data Validator
- Inferno (developed under ONC, used to test FHIR APIs for compliance with the US CMS Interoperability Rule).
- Touchstone (by Aegis – for validating FHIR implementations and ensuring conformance)
FHIR Standards consultation
- CQL
- Smart on FHIR
- HL7 FHIR (R4, STU3), CQL, SMART on FHIR.
Integrate FHIR and EHR/EMR services
- Mirth Connect
- Rhapsody
- Redox
- EPIC
Database systems
- NoSQL DBs (e.g. MongoDB: Ideal for FHIR data storage – schema less structure)
- RDBMS (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL – Useful for custom schema based fhir data)
- FHIR-native databases and managed FHIR stores
Cloud platforms for modern FHIR infrastructure
- Amazon Healthlake
- Microsoft Azure for FHIR
- Google Cloud Healthcare API
Security and Compliance tools
- OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (For authorization and authentication of FHIR APIs)
- Vanta or Drata (for managing complex HIPAA, GDPR and HITRUST compliance)
- Vault by HashiCorp (health credentials management)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools (AWS Macie, Azure Information protection for monitoring and protecting sensitive health information)
Development and CI/CD tools
- GitHub for Version control
- Jenkins for Automating CI/CD pipelines for testing and deploying FHIR-based solutions.
- Docker and Kubernetes for orchestrating scalable FHIR applications
FHIR Solutions by Pegasus One
Quick Start Packages
Service |
Package |
Scope |
Timeline |
Estimated Cost |
Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FHIR Consulting |
Readiness Assessment | Initial evaluation & roadmap | 2-3 weeks | $7,500 – $12,000 | Low |
| Strategy & Compliance Advisory | Compliance & strategic planning | 5-6 weeks | $15,000 – $25,000 | Medium | |
FHIR Integration |
Basic API Integration | Single EHR system integration | 5-6 weeks | $20,000 – $35,000 | Medium |
| Advanced Data Exchange | Multi-system bi-directional exchange | 10-12 weeks | $50,000 – $100,000 | High | |
FHIR App Development |
Standard FHIR App | Web/Mobile app with basic EHR connectivity | 10-12 weeks | $50,000 – $80,000 | Medium |
| Enterprise FHIR App | Scalable app with advanced analytics & AI | 16-18 weeks | $120,000 – $250,000 | High | |
FHIR Migration |
Legacy System FHIR Upgrade | Assess and modernize existing HL7 v2/v3 systems. | 10 – 12 weeks | $40,000 – $75,000 | Medium/High |
| Full FHIR-Based Architecture Revamp | Ground up architecture and interoperability framework redesign | 16 – 18 weeks | $100,000 – $250,000 | High |
Frequently Asked Questions
HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is a standard developed by Health Level Seven International (HL7) to enable seamless electronic exchange of healthcare data. It uses modern web technologies like RESTful APIs to make data accessible, computable, and interoperable.
Unlike older standards such as HL7 v2 or CDA, FHIR is built with modern web technologies, uses granular resources instead of monolithic documents, and is developer-friendly. This makes it faster and easier to implement while offering greater flexibility for various use cases.
FHIR supports robust security protocols like OAuth 2.0 and TLS to protect data in transit. However, healthcare organizations are responsible for implementing additional security measures and complying with regulations like HIPAA or GDPR to ensure data privacy and security.
APIs are the backbone of FHIR, enabling seamless communication between systems. FHIR uses RESTful APIs to retrieve, update, or share specific data in real time, fostering interoperability and simplifying app development.
FHIR organizes healthcare data into modular components called resources (e.g., Patient, Observation, Medication). These resources are standardized, making it easier to exchange data between systems while maintaining a consistent structure.
Yes, FHIR can be integrated with legacy systems through middleware or adapters that map older data formats to FHIR standards. This allows organizations to modernize their interoperability capabilities without completely replacing existing systems.
FHIR’s lightweight, RESTful APIs are perfect for mobile and web applications. Developers can use FHIR to retrieve and display patient data, integrate with wearable devices, and create innovative apps for better patient engagement and care delivery.
Interoperability is the ability of different healthcare systems, applications, or devices to exchange, interpret, and use data effectively. FHIR promotes interoperability by providing a common standard for sharing and accessing healthcare data.
FHIR is increasingly being adopted worldwide by governments, healthcare organizations, and technology vendors. Initiatives like the US CMS Interoperability Rule and Europe’s focus on digital health are driving its implementation globally.
FHIR is continuously updated by HL7 to address emerging needs, such as supporting AI-driven solutions, integrating with IoT devices, and enhancing data exchange for public health emergencies. Its adaptability ensures relevance for future healthcare innovations.
CDA (Clinical Document Architecture) focuses on document-based data sharing, while FHIR offers a modular, resource-based approach. FHIR’s use of APIs and web technologies makes it more flexible and developer-friendly for modern healthcare applications.
Start by evaluating your current systems for interoperability readiness, training your team, and consulting with FHIR experts. Implement pilot projects and gradually expand to fully leverage FHIR’s capabilities.
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