# fire.ly

> AI-optimized mirror of fire.ly containing 50 pages totalling 34,925 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://fire.ly. Last updated: 2026-09-07T02:05:58.350Z.

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## Homepage

- [FHIR Software and Services for Health IT Companies - Firely](/content/site-root.html): Firely provides all the software, training and services you need to implement FHIR. Accelerate interoperability and bring FHIR to life today. (316 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [Company - Firely](/content/about-firely/index.html): Our mission We have a world in mind in which data drives better healthcare. Making healthcare data easily accessible for patients, doctors and all parties involved in the healthcare delivery chain is crucial to this. In one word: interoperability. We believe that… Continue reading → (642 words)
- [State of FHIR Report 2026: AI Raises the Stakes for Interoperability as Adoption Accelerates, and Regulation Expands | Firely and HL7](/content/news/state-of-fhir-2026/index.html): Global survey finds growing FHIR adoption, expanding regulatory momentum, and an emerging "AI paradox" as organizations invest in both AI and interoperability. (690 words)
- [Opala partners with Firely to power CMS-0057 compliance and scalable interoperability - Firely](/content/news/opala-firely-partner-to-power-cms-0057-compliance-and-scale.html): Opala selects Firely as strategic FHIR partner to ensure CMS-0057 compliance, reduce costs, and enable scalable healthcare data interoperability. (641 words)
- [Global FHIR adoption gains momentum, but gaps in policy and implementation persist, new survey shows - Firely](/content/news/fhir-adoption-survey-2025/index.html): New survey across 52 countries reveals key trends in global FHIR adoption, showing strong momentum and growing maturity in digital health standards. (711 words)
- [Firely announces leadership transition - Firely](/content/news/firely-announces-leadership-transition/index.html): Martine Berden joins Rien Wertheim as Co-CEO, ushering in Firely’s next chapter of FHIR leadership and innovation. (603 words)
- [CMS-0057-F: Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule - Firely](/content/regulations/cms-interoperability-patient-access-final-rule/index.html): Firely helps Payers and Healthcare Providers achieve full compliance with the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule. (687 words)
- [Firely scales up in the US, founds new business entity - Firely](/content/news/firely-scales-us-operations/index.html): Firely, a frontrunner in providing FHIR solutions to payers and healthcare technology companies, has announced its expansion into North America. The expansion caters directly to the growing needs of customers in North America, reinforcing Firely's position as a key player in shaping the future of healthcare technology solutions. (598 words)
- [Firely announces launch of Firely dQM: Innovative new digital quality measurement solution](/content/news/firely-announces-launch-of-digital-quality-measurement-solution.html): Firely launches Firely dQM, innovative FHIR-native digital quality measurement solution for real-time, accurate, and scalable healthcare reporting. (468 words)
- [Firely recognized as an official HL7 FHIR Education Partner](/content/news/firely-recognized-as-official-hl7-fhir-eduation-partner.html): HL7 International has recognized Firely as an official FHIR Education Partner through its Education Partner Program. (347 words)
- [Firely and IMAT Solutions partner to accelerate Digital HEDIS® and quality measurement transformation for health plans - Firely](/content/news/firely-imat-solutions-partner-digital-hedis-quality-measurement.html): Firely and IMAT Solutions partner to help health plans modernize HEDIS reporting with FHIR-native data and digital quality measures. (743 words)
- [Firely Terminal | Automate FHIR Validation, File and Release Management](/content/products/firely-terminal/index.html): Build automation pipelines with our cross-platform Command Line Tool for FHIR. Firely Terminal will speed up your FHIR workflows in no time. (353 words)
- [Firely and Global Alliant partner to implement FHIR at CMS Innovation Center](/content/news/firely-global-alliant-implement-fhir-at-cms-innovation-center.html): Firely and Global Alliant's partnership is enhancing healthcare interoperability and advancing projects like the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative at the CMS Innovation Center. (691 words)
- [Get ready for §170.315(b)(10) Electronic Health Information export](/content/b10-electronic-health-information-export/index.html): Want to become §170.315(b)(10) Electronic Health Information export compliant? Consult Firely on a free Quick Scan, prices and implementation (344 words)
- [Firely partners with DataArt to help healthcare organizations scale FHIR and leverage AI innovation - Firely](/content/news/scaling-fhir-ai-firely-dataart/index.html): Firely and DataArt partner to help healthcare organizations scale FHIR, streamline deployments, and turn data into insights for AI-driven innovation. (565 words)
- [Firely and HIKE HEALTH® partner to power scalable interoperability and ROI beyond CMS-0057-F compliance - Firely](/content/news/firely-hike-health-partner-to-power-interoperability-beyond-cms-0057-compliance.html): Firely and HIKE HEALTH® partner to help payers and providers move beyond check-the-box compliance and build scalable, ROI-driven interoperability. (507 words)
- [Inner fire art exhibition at the Firely office - Firely](/content/blog/inner-fire-art-exhibition-at-the-firely-office/index.html): From October 14 until December 16, the Firely office will host an art exhibition titled Inner fire. Ten artists will select and display works of art related to the title of the exhibition. With this exhibition, we want to demonstrate… Continue reading → (759 words, Sep 28, 2022)
- [FHIR: knocking down the walls of healthcare - Firely](/content/blog/fhir-knocking-down-the-walls-of-healthcare/index.html): Key takeaways from a meet-up with FHIR founding father Grahame Grieve. FHIR, a consensus-driven standard that breaks down the silos in healthcare. (944 words, Jul 12, 2022)
- [Building eLab Environments with the University of Manchester - Firely](/content/blog/building-elab-environments-with-the-university-of-manchester.html): Find out how The University of Manchester used FHIR for an eLab software to facilitate online research projects and teaching environments. (959 words, May 19, 2022)
- [Discussing KHZG, ISiK and the 21st Century Cures Act over Dinner at DMEA 2022 - Firely](/content/blog/khzg-isik-and-21cc-an-interesting-chat-during-a-dmea-dinner.html): How cultural differences are reflected in the way governments drive interoperability. A comparison of KHZG, ISiK and 21st Century Cures Act. (1,181 words, May 3, 2022)
- [Firely is in Solidarity with Ukraine - Firely](/content/blog/firely-is-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/index.html): We are greatly concerned about the Russian invasion in Ukraine and the threat it imposes to the free world. We strongly support the message that was sent by HL7 International with regards to this crisis. (203 words, Mar 7, 2022)
- [How To Make The Right Choice When Buying or Building Your FHIR API](/content/blog/fhir-api-buy-or-build-question/index.html): More and more Software Architects are asking themselves the same question: should we buy or build our own FHIR API? Here's how to make the right choice. (852 words, Feb 1, 2022)
- [Firely server software and the Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228) vulnerability - Firely](/content/blog/firely-server-and-log4shell-vulnerability/index.html): Firely's client product Forge and server products Simplifier and Firely Server are written for the Microsoft .NET platform and do not use the affected Java-based Log4j framework. (292 words, Dec 22, 2021)
- [Open up Legacy Systems to FHIR with FHIR Facade - Firely](/content/blog/open-up-legacy-systems-to-fhir-with-fhir-facade/index.html): Firely Server can also run as a FHIR Facade so you can FHIR-enable existing legacy systems and bridge the gap between them. (1,139 words, Oct 5, 2021)
- [Understanding FHIR Search Parameters - Firely](/content/blog/fhir-search-parameters/index.html): Everyone has it. That place where 'stuff' is stored. But how valuable is that stuff if you can't find it anymore? That is what search in FHIR is for. (1,763 words, Aug 11, 2021)
- [10 Years of FHIR - Firely](/content/blog/celebrating-ten-years-of-hl7-fhir/index.html): Ten years after the creation of FHIR, we are celebrating how far this re-envision of healthcare standards has grown out to be. (321 words, Jul 12, 2021)
- [The Future of FHIR DevDays: Becoming an International and Hybrid Event](/content/blog/the-future-of-fhir-devdays/index.html): The first hybrid edition of FHIR DevDays International will take place in the week of June 6, 2022, in Cleveland (USA) and/or on your screens. (425 words, Jul 9, 2021)
- [Today: Start of FHIR DevDays US 2021 - Firely](/content/blog/today-start-of-fhir-devdays-us-2021/index.html): Explore the highlights of the US edition of HL7 FHIR DevDays 2021 starting on Monday June 7th, 2021. There's a lot waiting for you! (327 words, Jun 7, 2021)
- [Automating Your FHIR Workflow with Firely Terminal - Firely](/content/blog/automating-your-fhir-workflow-with-firely-terminal/index.html): Firely Terminal is the new name for our FHIR command line tool Torinox. With this name change, we also released exciting new features. (1,056 words, Feb 10, 2021)
- [Major Changes to the FHIR Client in Firely .NET SDK 2.0 - Firely](/content/blog/major-changes-to-the-fhir-client-in-firely-net-sdk-2-0.html): Let's have a look at some of the main changes to the FHIR Client since the latest Firely .NET SDK 2.0 version came out. (1,017 words, Nov 25, 2020)
- [FHIR, Only Affordable for the High-income Countries? - Firely](/content/blog/fhir-only-affordable-for-the-high-income-countries/index.html): Do you believe FHIR is only affordable for the high-income countries? Discover our approach in this article. (266 words, Nov 3, 2020)
- [DevDays Virtual and the Emotional Cycle of Change - Firely](/content/blog/devdays-virtual-and-the-emotional-cycle-of-change/index.html): Learn more about the background story of DevDays US 2020 and why the June event will be virtual this time. (494 words, May 11, 2020)
- [The Most Exciting Updates to Simplifier, Forge, and Firely Terminal in 2020 - Firely](/content/blog/the-most-exciting-updates-and-integrations-to-simplifier-in-2020.html): The FHIR train never stops and neither do we. That’s why we’ve significantly improved your FHIR editing and publishing flow. Here is an overview of everything that’s new in our Simplifier FHIR tool suite: Updated to the latest FHIR version… Continue reading → (642 words, Apr 8, 2020)
- [Focusing on Health Outcomes: the Patient Perspective - Firely](/content/blog/focusing-on-health-outcomes-the-patient-perspective-using-fhir.html): During the recent FHIR DevDays in Redmond WA (US), there were a couple of speakers representing the patient perspective. We recorded some video interviews in Redmond to discuss the increasing role of patients within the FHIR community and at FHIR… Continue reading → (514 words, Jul 5, 2019)
- [Firely to Set Up Shop in the US - Firely](/content/blog/firely-to-set-up-shop-in-the-us/index.html): Here at DevDays US 2019, where I am writing this blog, we just announced a huge milestone for our company: the launch of our US office in Boston. In the city that lives and breaths medical informatics, we set up… Continue reading → (484 words, Jun 10, 2019)
- [Custom Resources in Firely Server - Firely](/content/blog/custom-resources-in-firely-server/index.html): Firely Server now supports Custom Resources. You can define your own resource types, store and validate them in Firely Server. (1,366 words, May 3, 2019)
- [Cake Development - Firely](/content/blog/cake-development/index.html): Today is my birthday. Yes, thank you very much. In our offices we have a longstanding tradition of treating your colleagues on your birthday, even now that the company has grown substantially over the years. But between the plank challenges… Continue reading → (584 words, Mar 14, 2019)
- [FHIR R4 at Firely - Firely](/content/blog/r4-support/index.html): The FHIR R4 roadmap for the API, Simplifier, Forge and Vonk TL;DR Product Release Expected (2019) Release content .NET API Alpha January R4 resources, FHIR client Beta February   Final April Snapshot generation, validation and bug fixes Simplifier Alpha February R4… Continue reading → (829 words, Jan 9, 2019)
- [FHIR is No Longer Just About Interoperability - Firely](/content/blog/fhir-is-no-longer-just-about-interoperability/index.html): The top tech companies are now in FHIR. Remember the statement by Microsoft, Amazon, Google, IBM, Oracle, and Salesforce at the US Government meeting in Washington DC this August? As well as that, Microsoft, Google and Philips sponsoring FHIR DevDays… Continue reading → (572 words, Oct 8, 2018)
- [Startups in Health: Here's Your Chance to Learn FHIR - Firely](/content/blog/startups-in-health-heres-your-chance-to-learn-fhir/index.html): Are you a Health startup? Join the FHIR DevDays 2018 Startup Track to learn about FHIR, meet up, and do FHIR coding guided by the experts. (303 words, Sep 10, 2018)
- [Firely Server is Exploring Terminology - Firely](/content/blog/firely-server-is-exploring-terminology/index.html): Firely Server now supports multiple terminology operations. Besides the codes in the HL7 FHIR specification, Firely Server can validate your custom used terminology. (550 words, May 31, 2018)
- [Access Control in Firely Server - Firely](/content/blog/access-control-in-firely-server/index.html): This blog post explains how Firely Server provides Access Control and can be used in Firely Server FHIR Facade and FHIR Server. (1,463 words, Feb 26, 2018)
- [Versioning and Canonical URLs - Firely](/content/blog/versioning-and-canonical-urls/index.html): At last week’s FHIR Developer Days in Amsterdam, we had a highly enjoyable break-out session on the use of canonical urls when taking versioning into consideration. The issue had been popping up more often recently, and we, as the core… Continue reading → (2,408 words, Nov 28, 2017)
- [SMART on FHIR and the Personal Health Record - Firely](/content/blog/smart-on-fhir-and-the-personal-health-record/index.html): The PHR is the holy grail of health IT. Whereas the EHR belongs to the doctor, the PHR – the Personal Health Record – belongs to the patient. The PHR combines your own data and data from your healthcare providers… Continue reading → (521 words, Jul 12, 2016)
- [The Big Fish Game - Firely](/content/blog/the-big-fish-game/index.html): By Rien Wertheim – Ever played the Big Fish Game? You’re a fish and you get bigger by eating smaller fish, until you’re eaten by an even bigger fish. Game over. EHR’s are big fish. They ate paper patient files,… Continue reading → (364 words, Sep 9, 2015)
- [Metadata in FHIR - Firely](/content/blog/metadata-in-fhir/index.html): Last week, I implemented the $meta, $meta-add and $meta-delete operations in Ewout’s FHIR .NET API . This gave me the idea to write a blogpost about how FHIR metadata has changed between DSTU-1 and the current version of FHIR (v0.4.0).… Continue reading → (711 words, Mar 17, 2015)
- [Profiles in FHIR - Firely](/content/blog/profiles-in-fhir/index.html): As I said last week, most of my work currently centers around implementing FHIR’s Profile functionality. It’s a very important bit of the FHIR standard, but it is -as yet- invisible and hard to grasp for many. As well, I… Continue reading → (1,245 words, Jul 4, 2014)
- [Authoring FHIR Profiles - Firely](/content/blog/authoring-fhir-profiles/index.html): (and here’s part 2: ) https://vimeo.com/88235048 Granted, FHIR Profiles are some of the more complex parts of the HL7 FHIR standard, but also one of the most important ones to learn about if you want to adapt FHIR to your needs… Continue reading → (265 words, Feb 19, 2014)
- [Content Types and Character Encodings - Firely](/content/blog/content-types-and-character-encodings/index.html): NOTE! Updated for FHIR 0.9 If you’re building a Fhir Client or Server, you will soon or later encouter the issue of Fhir’s (or rather Http’s) use of content types and character sets. They are easy to get wrong, and… Continue reading → (859 words, Apr 4, 2013)
- [Attributes Versus Elements in FHIR XML - Firely](/content/blog/attributes-versus-elements-in-fhir-xml/index.html): Some of you have asked me why, since our latest (0.7) Fhir Xml format, we use attributes to contain most of the “primitive” values, instead of the somewhat more common elements. E.g. for birthdate we now use: <birthDate value="1972-11-30"/> instead… Continue reading → (341 words, Mar 16, 2013)

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