In this episode host Sandy Vance is joined by Viet Nguyen, MD, Chief Standards Implementation officer for Health Level Seven International (HL7). They talk about the FHIR Accelerator community, a collaborative initiative focused on finding innovative ways to apply core FHIR standards across various domains. This model centers around creating a robust networking environment, with a founding group of organizations dedicated to working together to address specific interoperability needs in their respective fields. The goal is to expand and refine the adoption of FHIR standards for improved healthcare data exchange. During our conversation, Viet Nguyen shared his enthusiasm for the Fire Accelerator model as a means to foster collaborative innovation. He asserted that the benefits of this community-driven approach contribute to advancing the adoption and leveraging of FHIR standards across the healthcare industry.

Viet Nguyen, MD is a clinical informaticist and pediatrician who serves as the Chief Standards Implementation Officer for Health Level Seven International (HL7). With his deep understanding of clinical practice and healthcare technology, Viet is well-equipped to lead the development and implementation of HL7 standards, which aim to revolutionize healthcare data exchange. As an expert in clinical informatics, he works closely with policy-makers and industry implementers to improve interoperability for healthcare professionals, ensuring that HL7 standards are both efficient and effective in meeting their needs.

“Having accurate, timely information allows me to work with my patient in shared decision-making.”

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the significance of healthcare data standards and interoperability in shaping the industry.


• Learn the benefits of adopting the FHIR standard for smooth and efficient healthcare data exchange.


• Realize the necessity of cultivating a proficient workforce in line with FHIR implementation and guidelines.


• Uncover the impact of the FHIR Accelerator community in fulfilling unique interoperability requirements.


• Recognize the power of HL7 collaborations with policy-makers and industry players for enhanced standards.


• Find out how to get involved with HL7 and participate in their events, regardless of your background or perspective in the healthcare industry.