Epic on FHIR
A platform for developers to connect apps with Epic's electronic health record system using the HL7® FHIR® standard.
US Population with an Epic Record
78%
FHIR API Calls per Month
Billions
About Epic on FHIR
Epic on FHIR is a developer platform that utilizes the HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standard to enable seamless integration with Epic's comprehensive EHR system. It allows third-party developers to create apps for patients and healthcare organizations, facilitating access to data across various resources like appointments, clinical notes, medications, and patient demographics. The platform provides a free developer sandbox for testing, extensive documentation, and uses the OAuth 2.0 protocol for secure authentication. Epic actively participates in industry initiatives like the Argonaut and Da Vinci Projects to advance the adoption of FHIR for broader healthcare interoperability.
API Capabilities
Fhir Standard
Supports multiple FHIR versions including R4, STU3, and DSTU2.
Data Access
Provides read and search access to a wide range of clinical data resources like AllergyIntolerance, Appointment, Condition, and MedicationRequest.
Write Capabilities
Supports create and update operations for specific resources, enabling data submission to the EHR.
Bulk Data Access
Features FHIR Bulk Data Access (Flat FHIR) for retrieving large datasets.
Developer Resources
Developer Sandbox
A free sandbox environment is available for testing applications against example patient data.
App Creation Process
Provides a defined process for app creation, client registration, and requesting a listing on the Epic Showroom.
Community
Offers a community forum for developers to collaborate and share information.
Authentication
Utilizes the OAuth 2.0 protocol for secure and standardized app authentication.