What is smart on fhir?

Smart on FHIR is a set of guidelines and specifications that allow healthcare providers to seamlessly integrate electronic health record (EHR) systems with third-party healthcare applications. It is a collaborative project of the Health Level Seven International (HL7) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).

Smart on FHIR utilizes the FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standard to enable healthcare providers to access patient data in real-time, with secure and governed access controls. It also provides a standardized approach to authentication, authorization, and user management, enhancing the security and privacy of patient data.

Smart on FHIR offers many benefits, including improving efficiency and data quality, reducing the burden on clinicians and healthcare providers, and promoting interoperability among healthcare systems and applications. It also enables patients to access their own healthcare data directly through third-party applications that comply with Smart on FHIR specifications.