FHIR Camp in Portugal is an informal week of collaborative work, innovation, and ocean vibes. It marked the first event of this format hosted by Health Samurai in Cascais, Portugal, during 1-6 November 2023. The event included a mix of informative talks, discussions, and networking sessions. Beyond the official program, participants had the chance to enjoy some sightseeing around Cascais and Lisbon.
Nikolay Ryzhikov, CTO at Health Samurai, notes, "Bring the right people to the right place, and they will handle the rest! It was a real pleasure to meet old and new friends and discuss the past and future of FHIR!"
Portugal is steadily becoming a popular European spot for FHIR, and the local Health Samurai team is helping to expand the FHIR community in this area.
The purpose of this event was to gather industry experts in a beautiful setting for discussions on FHIR and digital health topics. Participants included representatives from Dogwood Health Consulting, Firely, Health Samurai, Ignite Data Ltd, Fyrstain, Patients Know Best, and Timestamp/SPMS.
At FHIR Camp 2023, participants began with a brief FHIR overview, highlighting the wins and challenges of FHIR adoption, its current state and future. Notable experts, including Lloyd McKenzie, Ewout Kramer, and the Samurai team, contributed to discussions about FHIR R5 improvements and the eagerly anticipated FHIR R6 launch.
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CQL and SQL on FHIR, driven by Health Samurai's active participation, were key topics, promising substantial benefits in bridging the gap between FHIR and SQL.
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FHIR profiling and schema discussions emphasized their crucial roles in maintaining data flexibility and consistency.
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Additionally, practical FHIR implementations were showcased, offering insights into the real-world impact of FHIR on healthcare data management. The Patients Know Best team, led by Mate Varga (CTO) and supported by Elmaz Szathmary-Kiraly (developer) and Adrián Sámson (Software engineer), shared their valuable experiences.
“Always fun to be in on the start of something great. Good people, great discussions, and an overall wonderful experience,” added Lloyd McKenzie, Chief Standards Officer at Dogwood Health Consulting.
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Portugal, the location chosen for FHIR Camp, is renowned for its rich history and stunning landscapes. During the event, participants had the opportunity to explore the Sanctuary of Peninha, Cabo da Roca, and soak in the coastal beauty of Cascais and Lisbon while capturing picturesque rainbows on their cameras.
“Thanks to Health Samurai for organizing this FHIR Camp in Cascais PT where we were given the opportunity to finally meet in person some LinkedIn connections who also share an interest in FHIR standard and learn from some of the best in the field”, shared Ângelo Ferreira, Senior Software Engineer, IgniteData, in his LinkedIn post.
With healthcare becoming increasingly reliant on digital technologies and data exchange, the FHIR Camp has acted as an informal platform for the exchange of ideas and discussions.
At Health Samurai, we're firm believers that FHIR can reshape digital healthcare. We appreciate our customers and partners who are on this journey with us.
Keep an eye on the event page for updates and announcements and be ready for future FHIR Camps to continue making a difference in healthcare interoperability.
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HospitalonFHIR - FHIR Camp 2024 – Cascais/Lisbon 🌟 It was a great attending the FHIR Camp 2024, surrounded by passionate professionals and inspiring leaders in the healthcare interoperability space. It was truly an honor to learn from references like Grahame Grieve (and many more), alongside dedicated enthusiasts, all committed to advancing HL7 FHIR standards and fostering better healthcare systems worldwide.
Membro do conselho na E-Mais - Movimento Associação dos Sistemas de Informação Em Saúde
Had an amazing experience at the FHIR Camp 2024 organized by Health Samurai | Aidbox FHIR® Platform. Inspired by its transformative potential, I look forward to working further in FHIR and hope to see its implementation in Nepal's healthcare system as well.
Though a bit delayed but still I don’t want to miss out on talking about the recently concluded #FHIRCamp2024 organized by Health Samurai | Aidbox FHIR® Platform in the beautiful city of Cascais, Portugal.
Healthcare & Life-Sciences Consulting | HL7 FHIR® Expert | Digital Transformation Leader
I skipped a lot of recent conferences to prioritize attending FHIR Camp 2024 in Portugal the week before last. It was well worth the trip! It was great to hear Grahame Grieve give the background story on how FHIR came to be an open source effort. The open source angle is really important and unique in that it will require a lot of meaningful collaboration and perhaps unprecedented transparency (things we're not great at in the US) to advance these standards in the coming years. There is and will be a lot of opportunity for people to develop and offer FHIR expertise.
It was a pleasure to come to the #FHIR #camp in Cascais as a Hospitals on FHIR ambassador It was a pleasure to exchange our outlook on FHIR #versionning and how to deal with the multiple versions with Grahame Grieve, Lloyd McKenzie, Gino Canessa, Ewout Kramer and Nikolai Ryzhikov I also had the occasion to present the state of FHIR in #France and the work our community is doing to increase adoption And of course, always a pleasure to exchange with friends of the HL7 community.
FHIR interoperability expert and architect. CEO of Fyrstain. Hospitals On FHIR ambassador.
FHIR CAMP 2024 in Cascais, Portugal, was filled with excitement and activity. Here are some highlights that I'd love to share. This experience reflected the event's opening message: to connect systems and technologies, we must first connect with each other. It was an incredible day, and I can't wait to see what's next!
I'm back from the fantastic experience that was #FHIR Camp 2024 in Cascais, Portugal! I was grateful to reconnect with many of my long-time collaborators and also many new people that bring interesting perspectives that enhance our collective work. I really liked the format - I think it was very conducive to free-flowing conversation about new ideas and approaches. Thank you very much to Nikolai Ryzhikov, Pavel Smirnov and all of Health Samurai | Aidbox FHIR® Platform for the opportunity and the amazing support. I think the event was a great success!
I had the privilege of attending the FHIR® Camp 2024 🔥 in the beautiful Cascais, Lisbon 🇵🇹 hosted by Health Samurai | Aidbox FHIR® Platform The event brought together some of the brightest minds in the #HL7 #FHIR space, including industry pioneers like Grahame Grieve, Gino Canessa, Lloyd McKenzie, and many others! The sessions were not only inspiring but also directly relevant to the work we do at IgniteData.
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