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West Coast Informatics Launches TermHub™ Managed FHIR Service

West Coast Informatics (WCI) has officially expanded its TermHub™ platform with a revolutionary managed FHIR terminology service tailored for Healthcare Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) and health standards publishers. This innovative offering will begin deployment for early adopters in the summer, setting a new standard in healthcare terminology management.

A Shift in Terminology Management

Historically, Healthcare Standards Development Organizations have faced challenges in disseminating clinical terminology. Their critical content, essential for FHIR compliance, often demands significant technical investments and operational overhead that distract from their primary missions. WCI's TermHub™ seeks to rectify this by providing a managed environment for delivering validated, standards-aligned terminology without the infrastructural burden. Organizations can access this service from day one, eliminating the need for complex internal systems or dedicated IT resources.

Addressing Inefficiencies in Distribution

The traditional model of distributing static file downloads often complicates the process, requiring users to sift through intricate documentation and perform custom parsing to extract necessary content. The new offering from TermHub™ reconfigures this approach by integrating a live service interface that allows users to request specific content in real time. This improvement ensures implementers can work with a standard FHIR model, representing SDO content effectively without manual translation errors.

Empowering SDOs with Enhanced Control

One of the standout features of the TermHub™ service is its granular control over intellectual property (IP) access. SDOs retain governance over their standards while providing a modern, user-friendly experience. Moreover, this solution is built from the ground up, specifically addressing the needs of standards publishers, rather than repurposing a generic server.

Fully Managed Infrastructure

The service includes an entirely managed FHIR infrastructure, meaning WCI handles hosting, maintenance, and support. Content integrity is rigorously upheld across every facet of the distribution pipeline, ensuring that what is published aligns with what is received by implementers, a vital feature in maintaining trust in healthcare standards.

Tailored to Standards Publishing Workflows

Designed with the unique requirements of standards publishers in mind, TermHub™ accommodates their specific release cycles, versioning needs, and governance structures. Immediate downstream interoperability means that implementers can utilize standard FHIR APIs to access terminology seamlessly, which significantly reduces the complexity of custom integration processes.

A Commitment to Accessibility

Brian Carlsen, the Chief Technology Officer at West Coast Informatics, articulates the vision behind this groundbreaking offering: "The industry is moving past the era of static file downloads and complex manual implementations. This new service provides standards publishers a pathway to meet industry needs within a live, API-driven environment. By eliminating engineering constraints, we make critical clinical content as accessible as it is essential."

For more insights and to sign up for TermHub™, interested organizations can access the registration page at TermHub Signup. With this launch, WCI is poised to enhance the way healthcare standards are managed and published, leading to improved compliance and interoperability in healthcare.