Healthcare Interoperability

Secure, standards-based data exchange across EHRs, payers, and care settings — so authorized systems can find and understand your data, not just receive a file.

FHIR R4 TEFCA-Ready SMART on FHIR USCDI
AT A GLANCELive
DATA EXCHANGE STATUS
Source
System
Interop
Layer
HIE / Partner
Network
38,200 queries served today99.95% resolved
Records exchanged / month12M+
StandardFHIR R4 · TEFCA-ready
Connected networksRegional HIEs · QHINs
OVERVIEW

Healthcare Interoperability, done the Emorphis Health way

Interoperability isn't a bigger integration — it's a different problem. Any authorized system should be able to find, request, and correctly interpret your data, without a bespoke connection built for every new partner.

We build interoperability layers on FHIR R4 with proper consent management, terminology mapping, and TEFCA-aligned architecture, so data exchange scales across new partners and networks instead of requiring a new integration each time.

Hospitals & Health Systems Health Information Exchanges Payers & Digital Health Platforms

FHIR-Based Data Exchange

RESTful FHIR R4 APIs for clinical, administrative, and claims data, built to USCDI data class requirements.

FHIR R4USCDI

HIE Connectivity

Query-based and directed exchange connections to regional and state Health Information Exchanges.

Query ExchangeDirected Exchange

TEFCA & National Network Readiness

Architecture aligned to the Common Agreement and QHIN-based exchange model as the national network matures.

TEFCAQHIN

Consent & Patient Data Access

SMART on FHIR authorization flows with granular, auditable, patient-controlled consent for data sharing.

SMART on FHIROAuth 2.0

Cross-Organization Care Coordination

Shared care plans, referrals, and event notifications that follow the patient across organizations.

Care CoordinationADT Notifications

Semantic & Terminology Interoperability

SNOMED CT, LOINC, and ICD-10 crosswalks so shared data means the same thing on both sides of an exchange.

SNOMED CTLOINC

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CERTIFIED FOR EXCHANGE

Tested against live HIE and network endpoints, not just the spec

Standards conformance on paper doesn't guarantee a clean exchange. We validate every interoperability layer against real HIE and payer sandboxes before go-live.

  • HIE onboarding & certification testing
  • Patient matching accuracy validation
  • Consent enforcement testing across scenarios
HIE & network connections delivered15+
Typical onboarding approachPhased, sandbox-first
BUILT TO SCALE

An interoperability layer that scales with new partners

Point-to-point integrations become unmanageable past a handful of partners. We build a single interoperability layer that new partners connect to using shared FHIR standards, not a new custom build each time.

  • FHIR API specification documentation
  • Consent & access audit logging
  • Partner onboarding runbooks
API specification documentationFull
Access audit logging available24/7
INTEROPERABILITY ARCHITECTURE

How data actually moves across organizations

A reference view of a typical interoperability layer we build — from the source system through consent and terminology services to external partner networks.

Source System
EHR / claims / registry
FHIR Interoperability Layer
Consent & terminology services
Exchange Gateway
HIE / QHIN connectivity
Partner Networks
Payers, HIEs, other providers
Resource / Query Purpose Standard
Patient $match Cross-organization patient identity matching FHIR R4
DocumentReference Clinical document exchange C-CDA / FHIR R4
Consent Patient authorization for data sharing SMART on FHIR
QueryResponse Query-based HIE data requests IHE XCA
ADT Notification Cross-organization event alerts HL7 v2.x
HOW WE WORK

A delivery process built around trust and traceability

Every engagement follows the same disciplined path from discovery to ongoing support — adapted, not reinvented, for each client.

01

Data & Partner Audit

Map data sources, partner networks, and exchange requirements.

02

FHIR & Consent Design

Define resource profiles, consent model, and terminology mapping.

03

Build & Configure

Stand up the FHIR API layer and exchange gateway.

04

Sandbox Certification

Test against HIE and partner sandboxes for conformance.

05

Go-Live

Phased partner onboarding with live monitoring.

06

Support

Access monitoring, incident response, ongoing onboarding.

STANDARDS & STACK

Technology and compliance frameworks we build on

Standards & Protocols
FHIR R4USCDITEFCAC-CDA / CDAIHE XCA
Networks & Terminology
Regional HIEsQHINsSNOMED CTLOINC
FAQ

Common questions about Healthcare Interoperability

What's the difference between interoperability and integration?+
Integration connects two specific systems point-to-point. Interoperability is broader — it means any authorized system, inside or outside your organization, can request and understand your data using shared standards like FHIR, without a custom connection built for each partner.
Do you support connections to Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)?+
Yes. We build and certify connections to regional and state HIEs, handling query-based and directed exchange, patient matching, and the data quality checks HIEs require before onboarding a new participant.
Are you TEFCA-ready, and what does that actually mean?+
We architect interoperability layers to align with TEFCA's Common Agreement and QHIN-based exchange model, so organizations already on FHIR R4 with proper consent and identity management are positioned to participate as the national network matures.
How do you handle patient consent for data sharing?+
We implement SMART on FHIR authorization flows with granular, auditable consent — patients and organizations control what data is shared, with whom, and for how long, and every access is logged.
Can you resolve terminology mismatches between systems using different codes?+
Yes. We build terminology mapping services using SNOMED CT, LOINC, and ICD-10 crosswalks so the same clinical concept means the same thing on both sides of an exchange, not just structurally but semantically.
How long does a healthcare interoperability project typically take?+
A single HIE connection or FHIR-based data exchange endpoint typically takes 8 to 12 weeks including certification testing. Multi-partner or TEFCA-readiness programs are scoped as phased engagements.
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