Boston's academic medical centers generate massive amounts of clinical data across dozens of systems. Our EHR integration services ensure this data flows seamlessly where it's needed most—at the point of care.
The Integration Challenge in Boston Healthcare
With multiple affiliated hospitals, specialty clinics, and research institutions, Boston healthcare networks face unique interoperability challenges. A patient might see providers at three different facilities in a single week, each using different EHR systems.
Our Integration Methodology
Assessment and Planning
We begin with a comprehensive audit of your existing systems, data flows, and integration pain points. This includes mapping all data sources, identifying critical workflows, and documenting technical requirements.
Standards-Based Architecture
Our integrations are built on industry standards:
- HL7 FHIR R4: The modern standard for healthcare data exchange
- HL7 v2.x: For legacy system compatibility
- CDA/CCDA: For document-based clinical exchanges
- SMART on FHIR: For secure application authorization
Implementation and Testing
We use rigorous testing methodologies including:
- Unit testing for individual message transformations
- Integration testing across connected systems
- Load testing to ensure performance under peak conditions
- Clinical workflow validation with end users
Epic and Cerner Expertise
Our team includes certified Epic and Cerner integration specialists who understand the nuances of these platforms. We've successfully implemented:
- Epic Care Everywhere connections
- Cerner HealtheIntent integrations
- Custom third-party application connections
- Research data exports and analytics feeds
Need to connect your healthcare systems? Contact ZIRA Software for a free integration assessment.