FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is the modern HL7 standard that exchanges health data as structured 'resources' (Patient, Encounter, Observation, Claim…) over standard web APIs (REST/JSON).
FHIR is the technical foundation of Saudi NPHIES and the UAE exchanges (NABIDH, Malaffi, Riayati). Any system that must connect to them needs correct FHIR profiles and mapping.
SBS builds FHIR integrations between HIS/EMR/RCM and national platforms — resource mapping, profiles, eligibility/pre-auth/claims, testing and certification.
Frequently asked questions
What is FHIR?
FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is the modern HL7 standard exchanging health data as resources over web APIs (REST/JSON).
Why does FHIR matter for NPHIES?
NPHIES (and NABIDH/Malaffi/Riayati) are built on FHIR, so correct FHIR profiles are required to integrate.
Is FHIR replacing HL7 v2?
FHIR is the modern direction and required for national platforms; HL7 v2 remains widely used, so both often coexist.
How does SBS build FHIR integrations?
SBS maps resources and profiles and builds eligibility, pre-auth and claims integrations with testing and certification.
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