Digital Identity Federation - Creating an SSO for US Healthcare
Monday, February 26 — 9:00 to 9:40 AM
InteropNOW! Pavilion, Theater C

The CARIN Alliance completed a year-long OpenID Connect-based Digital Identity Federation Proof of Concept (PoC) with the HL7® FAST Digital Identity Tiger Team, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) NextGen External User Management System (XMS) team, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and private sector stakeholders. Once implemented in production, the PoC’s work eliminates the need to create separate “portal” accounts for data holders. The PoC recommended two preferred paths that will enable the health care ecosystem to allow individuals the ability to identity proof themselves once, establish their own digital identity credential, and then use that digital credential across multiple relying parities as their own “single sign on” for U.S. healthcare.

Utilizing FHIR in the Real World with Real-Time Prior Authorization and Electronic Clinical Quality Measures
 
Monday, February 26 — 9:35 to 10:05 AM
InteropNOW! Pavilion, Theater B

This presentation will cover the use of HL7 FHIR with the DaVinci Project accelerator profile enabling real time prior authorization and utilizing a FHIR Server to collect data for electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs).

Tell Me More: What the Federal Interoperability Rules Mean to You and What You Can Do About Them

Monday, February 26 — 9:00 to 9:40 AM

InteropNOW! Pavilion, Theater B

Do you feel overwhelmed in the face of federal regulation? With the issuance of the new federal interoperability rules, the innovative, standards-based interoperability work advanced by HL7 FHIR Accelerators is once again being recognized as a path forward for game-changing industry transformation that will reduce burden, increase automation and improve care. Join us and hear an overview and frequently asked questions about the rules, as well as highlights of the HL7 Da Vinci Project and CARIN work referenced, how the work meets the rules’ objectives and stunning success stories. You will learn how to access the resources, participate in community feedback and start tackling challenges.

Igniting Interoperability:
An HL7 FHIR Accelerator Panel

Monday, February 26 — 5:00 to 5:45 PM

InteropNOW! Pavilion, Theater C

Five years ago, HL7 launched the FHIR accelerator program to support emerging FHIR use cases and help communities create and adopt FHIR implementation guides. Since its inception, FHIR standards development has focused on meaningful implementation and adoption. As an exponential number of use cases has emerged, end users and implementers from government agencies, health systems, and developers have adopted the robust capabilities of FHIR. Representatives from the HL7 FHIR Accelerator community will share their success stories for 2023 and their plans for 2024. The panel will include members of the Argonaut Project, CARIN Alliance, CodeX, the Da Vinci Project, FAST, and Gravity. Charles Jaffe, MD, PhD, CEO of HL7 International, will moderate a program that welcomes audience participation.  

Navigating the Future of Health Data Exchange: ONC's Integration of FHIR Standards in Regulation

Tuesday, February 27 — 2:00 to 2:30 PM

InteropNOW! Pavilion, Theater B

The adoption of interoperability standards is paramount to enable seamless data exchange and drive innovation. Join us for an enlightening educational session where we delve into the transformative power of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) and its pivotal role in shaping the future of health data exchange. Hear about ONC's approach to FHIR integration and gain insights into ONC's strategic initiatives to incorporate the FHIR standards into regulatory frameworks, including the 21st Century Cures Act. A forward-looking discussion on the future of FHIR and its role in advancing interoperability, data liquidity, and healthcare innovation. This session will offer attendees a unique opportunity to engage with ONC experts, industry leaders, and fellow healthcare professionals to gain practical insights and best practices for navigating the evolving landscape of health data exchange.

FHIR Implementers Roundtable

Tuesday, February 27 — 5:00 to 5:45 PM

InteropNOW! Pavilion, Theater B

Experienced FHIR implementers from the Accelerator community will discuss lessons learned and challenges to be addressed in a town hall format. New implementers are invited to bring questions and learn from the early adopters.