Just made a video breaking down the Forge vs FHIR Shorthand debate!
Whether you're team GUI or team code, choosing the right FHIR modeling tool matters.
Check out my detailed analysis in the original article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosing-between-forge-fhir-shorthand-fsh-strategic-guide-weistra-gichf/
This is the #FHIR version you'll want to watch and plan for.
R4B and R5 have seen adoption by newly started countries (it's the best version available after all), the big ones (
...) indicated they're waiting for R6 to upgrade their specs' FHIR version again.
Full R6 release plan 
https://confluence.hl7.org/spaces/FMG/pages/256509111/Release+Plan+for+R6
FHIR version R6 is going to be the first big new normative release after the widely adopted R4.
The 3rd ballot release of R6 for the May working group meeting is available now: https://hl7.org/fhir/6.0.0-ballot3/ballot-intro.html
After that, the first normative ballot in Jan 2026!
@maxschrems @noybeu June 3-6, 2025
Amsterdam
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Privacy champion @maxschrems joins #FHIRDevDays 2025!
The renowned digital rights activist behind landmark EU privacy cases and founder of @noybeu will explore the future of healthcare data privacy in our changing geopolitical landscape.
Early bird ends May 1st! 
Learn how this game-changing EU legislation will drive FHIR adoption across member states. Register by May 1st for early bird rates: https://devdays.com/registration-2025
Don't miss this unique perspective on WHO's global interoperability work and SMART Guidelines implementation.
Join us June 3-6 in Amsterdam for both keynote and technical deep-dive! Early bird registration open until May 1st: https://www.devdays.com/registration-2025/
Our second keynote speaker at FHIR DevDays 2025 is the @WHO's Carl Leitner!
He'll showcase how FHIR and the International Patient Summary enable healthcare delivery to millions of Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia 
Join us June 3-6 in Amsterdam for this unique perspective from a doctor-turned-developer-turned-policymaker who helped accelerate FHIR adoption through the 21st Century Cures Act.
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Last night I submitted a new version (3.0.0) of the Firely Browser extension for FHIR to the Chrome and Firefox extension marketplace! Chrome one is still pending, but Firefox version is available now. 
It's open source and all the links and features are here: https://github.com/FirelyTeam/firely-browser-extension?tab=readme-ov-file#firely-browser-extension-for-fhir
Grahame and Joost seem to be getting somewhere in translating #OpenEHR data model to #FHIR logical models: https://build.fhir.org/ig/FHIR/openehr-base-ig/artifacts.html
(GitHub here: https://github.com/FHIR/openehr-base-ig)
Want all the details about choosing between Forge and FSH? Check out the article I linked above!
What's your preferred way of modeling? Drop a reply! 
Plot twist: You can actually use both!
• Forge for visual modeling
• FSH for terminology and examples
• Both produce standard FHIR resources
• Choose what works for YOUR workflow
Forge = 
Visual interface
• See all your options right there
• Perfect for clinical modelers
• Great for profiles, extensions & logical models
• Windows-based (but works via VM)
Let's talk FHIR modeling tools!
You've basically got two fantastic options: Forge (for visual modeling) and FHIR Shorthand (for code-based editing). Both are great, just different approaches.
Full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosing-between-forge-fhir-shorthand-fsh-strategic-guide-weistra-gichf
March 32nd starts in an optimal fashion: major train delays and incorrect signage on the platforms. Anyways, today is the first day of a 2-day #FHIR training course in behalf of HL7 Netherlands.
Let's see if the attendees will be on time. On with the show!
Meet our EHDS experts at FHIR DevDays 2025! Itte Overing (ICTRecht) will decode the legal framework while Rutt Lindström (TEHIK) explores European FHIR Implementation Guides.
