ASTP intros 2024 draft Federal FHIR Action Plan

The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP) has published its 2024 Draft Federal FHIR Action Plan. The document aims to support federal agencies in using the FHIR interoperability standard, enabling better coordination of care and expanding access to healthcare information. The plan is outlined in six key components: Core, Network, Payment and Health Quality, Care Delivery and Engagement, Public Health and Emergency Response, and Research. Feedback on the plan is being accepted until 25 November for the final version.