In this episode of SIIMcast, hosts Ali and Mohannad sit down with Isaac Vetter from Epic, a seasoned expert in the FHIR community and a leading force behind the CDS Hooks project and the FHIRCast specification. With over a decade of experience, Isaac shares insights into how these HL7 standards are revolutionizing healthcare interoperability.

We delve into the core problems FHIRCast aims to solve, particularly in imaging, by enabling seamless context synchronization across multiple health IT applications. Isaac discusses the evolution of FHIRCast from its inception to its latest iterations, highlighting the significant impact of artificial intelligence in real-time imaging findings exchange.

The conversation also explores CDS Hooks, a standard that facilitates real-time clinical decision support within EHR workflows. Isaac outlines various use cases, including regulatory requirements and innovative integrations that enhance clinical decision-making and streamline prior authorization processes.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on how FHIRCast and CDS Hooks are paving the way for more integrated and efficient healthcare systems, and what the future holds for these groundbreaking standards.