Introduction:
Technology transformation drive in healthcare has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. Healthcare systems are increasingly being used in patient care journeys and clinical decision-making. Also, with the care paradigm shifting from reactive to proactive care, there will be a significant shift adoption of Remote Patient monitoring solutions and telehealth.
Providers are now open to using emerging tech that has a significant impact on patient engagement and diagnostics accuracy. In a recent survey by AMA, they found a massive increase in the adoption of digital health tools, with the average number of tools used by a single physician growing from 2.2 in 2016 to 3.8 in 2022. (Source) It was also found that Physicians adopt digital tools that support remote care, like virtual visits and remote patient monitoring (RPM).
Also, Roots analysis in their survey on patient engagement solutions found that the market is estimated to grow from USD 11.4 billion in 2023 to USD 96 billion by 2035! This shows a promising CAGR of 19.44% during the forecast period 2023-2035. (Source)
These trends can be a concern for legacy applications in Healthcare!
With providers exposed to advanced technology and new ways of care coordination, legacy applications working on old workflows will face significant challenges. With the increasing adaptation of AI, CDSS and cloud-native integrated solutions, legacy healthcare solutions will face challenges as they might fall behind in meeting market and provider expectations.
In CDSS alone, the increasing complexity of healthcare data and the need for improved clinical decision-making have led to a surge in startups offering AI-driven CDSS solutions. Modernization and seamless integrations will play a vital role for legacy applications to stay relevant in the long run!
While cloud modernization is the optimal solution to these challenges, ensuring stability in the short run can be gained with FHIR transformation and with SMART on FHIR apps!
SMART on FHIR links you directly to Provider Ecosystems:
By leveraging SMART on FHIR, applications become seamlessly accessible within Electronic Health Records (EHRs), offering providers a lightweight, integrated experience. With direct integration, physicians can access these tools effortlessly without leaving their clinical workflows, ensuring minimal disruption.
Additionally, the single sign-up option simplifies access for healthcare providers, enabling them to utilize advanced applications with a unified login, saving time and enhancing efficiency.
Here are certain Benefits of SMART on FHIR:
- Direct access to the Provider without the need to download a new app
- Familiar UI and UX
- Ideal for microservices
- Quick modernization
- Effective PoC for FHIR-based data transmissions
- Remove interface engines from the data pipeline
- A great facilitator for AI applications
- Compliance-friendly easy integrations lead to better app use cases
Not only these, but if you have a comprehensive healthcare solution, here are some of the top segments in the Healthcare Provider space where SMART on FHIR applications is in-demand along with FHIR resources that you might need and a real-world workflow for the same!
Top 5 Segments where SMART on FHIR adoption is high! (With real-world workflows and FHIR resources)
1. Patient Engagement
Use Case 1: Personal Health Record Access App
Description: This service provides patients with access to lab results, medications, and care plans, improving transparency and treatment adherence.
Workflow: The app retrieves data using FHIR resources and displays it on a patient-friendly interface.
FHIR Resources:
- Patient (demographics)
- Observation (lab results)
- MedicationRequest (medications)
- CarePlan (treatment plans)
Use Case 2: Appointment Scheduling and Notifications
Description: Allows patients to book appointments and receive automated reminders, reducing no-shows.
Workflow: The app syncs with the EHR using FHIR resources to manage schedules and notifications.
FHIR Resources:
- Appointment
- Schedule
- Communication
2. Clinical Decision Support (CDS)
Use Case 1: Drug Interaction Checker
Description: Alerts providers to harmful drug interactions during prescribing, enhancing safety.
Workflow: The app analyzes active medications using FHIR to flag interactions in real time.
FHIR Resources:
- MedicationRequest
- Condition
Use Case 2: Sepsis Early Warning System
Description: Identifies sepsis risk using real-time monitoring, allowing for early intervention.
Workflow: The app uses FHIR to analyze vitals and lab reports, sending alerts to clinicians.
FHIR Resources:
- Observation
- DiagnosticReport
- Communication
3. Care Coordination
Use Case 1: Outpatient Planning Tool
Description: Creates discharge plans, ensuring smooth transitions to post-acute care
settings.
Workflow: The app integrates FHIR data to generate care instructions and referral requests.
FHIR Resources:
- CarePlan
- Encounter
- ReferralRequest
Use Case 2: Chronic Disease Management
Description: Tracks chronic disease progression, enabling seamless communication between patients and providers.
Workflow: The app uses FHIR to pull vitals and update care team communication.
FHIR Resources:
- Observation
- CareTeam
- PractitionerRole
4. Population Health
Use Case 1: Diabetes Outcome Dashboard
Description: Visualizes aggregated HbA1c data for diabetic patient cohorts.
Workflow: The app integrates FHIR resources to generate dashboards for population analysis.
FHIR Resources:
- Group
- Measure
- Observation
Use Case 2: Preventive Care Alerts
Description: Identifies patients due for screenings and sends automated reminders.
Workflow: The app uses FHIR data to track patient status and send alerts.
FHIR Resources:
- Patient
- Procedure
- Communication
5. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
Use Case 1: Cardiac Monitoring App
Description: Transmits wearable device data to monitor cardiac health in real-time.
Workflow: The app pulls data from wearables using FHIR, and sends alerts to clinicians for abnormalities.
FHIR Resources:
- Device
- Observation
- Communication
Use Case 2: Glucose Monitoring for Diabetics
Description: Tracks glucose levels via continuous monitoring devices and updates care plans.
Workflow: The app integrates FHIR to transmit glucose data and update EHRs in real-time.
FHIR Resources:
- Observation
- CarePlan
AIMDek can provide seamless FHIR implementations and a competitive edge!
Work with AIMDek for FHIR Implementation and Integrations to create a use-case-driven integrated solution that can be the first significant step towards a modernized healthcare platform! When you work with AIMDek for SMART on FHIR applications development or FHIR implementation services, here is what you get as an edge:
- End-to-end teams of strategists, data engineers, solution architects, integration experts
- Market readiness with standard integrations such as EMR, HER, RIS, PACS and others
- Partnership offerings for all stages of the Product Development Lifecycle
- Data readiness with Medical Data formats such as JSON, XMS, CSV, TXT and others
- FHIR transformation without disrupting your current integrations and engagements
- Minimal FHIR implementation cycle without any major disruptions or downtimes
Looking to start your modernization journey most effectively and affordably without disrupting your current engagements? Send us an email at marketing@aimdek.com today!
