NextGen Healthcare's APIs and FHIR solutions are designed to enhance interoperability in healthcare systems by removing data barriers and boosting workflow efficiency. The system connects various healthcare platforms, automates data sharing processes, and enables quick access to specific elements of patient medical records. NextGen APIs support FHIR standards (R3/R4) and offer multiple integration options, including API-based, HL7, and app orchard integration. The solution provides three types of FHIR API resources:

1. Patient Access API
2. Enterprise API
3. FHIR API These APIs facilitate seamless data exchange between NextGen Enterprise EHR and other healthcare systems, improving patient care coordination and clinical efficiency. NextGen's interoperability solutions comply with industry standards such as HL7, FHIR, CCD, and C-CDA, ensuring consistent and efficient data sharing while adhering to compliance frameworks like Meaningful Use/Promoting Interoperability and HIPAA.

Key Features

FHIR-based APIs NextGen APIs support FHIR standards (R3/R4) for seamless data exchange

• Patient Access API for personal health information access
• Enterprise API for improved patient care applications
• FHIR API for connecting to NextGen Enterprise EHR

Interoperability Standards Compliance Adheres to industry-standard data formats and protocols

• Supports HL7, FHIR, CCD, and C-CDA standards
• Complies with Meaningful Use/Promoting Interoperability and HIPAA frameworks

Flexible Integration Options Offers various integration methods to suit different needs

• API-based integration
• HL7 integration
• App orchard integration
• Data synchronization capabilities

Benefits

Enhanced Workflow Efficiency Streamlines healthcare processes and improves data accessibility

• Automates data sharing between systems
• Enables quick access to specific patient medical record elements
• Reduces administrative burdens and improves clinical efficiency

Improved Patient Care Coordination Facilitates better communication and data exchange among healthcare providers

• Enables seamless sharing of patient information across systems
• Supports real-time access to patient data
• Enhances continuity of care and patient outcomes

Empowered Patient Engagement Provides patients with greater control over their health information

• Allows patients to access and manage their personal health data
• Supports the use of smartphone and browser-based apps for data access
• Enhances patient involvement in their healthcare journey