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Preparing for tomorrow, today.
In partnership with the Interoperability Institute, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is enhancing its healthcare IT workforce with hands-on, customizable interoperability training — from foundational FHIR® to advanced data exchange solutions.
Course Content
Comprehensive online modules covering essential healthcare IT topics, designed for flexible self-paced learning.
Hands-On Activities
Interactive, hands-on sessions guided by expert instructors to reinforce course material.
Live Simulators
Practice real-world scenarios in risk-free environments using industry-standard tools and synthetic data.
YOUR PATH TO
INTEROPERABILITY EXCELLENCE
Master the Fundamentals
Master FHIR® fundamentals through real-world scenarios using industry-standard tools.
Build Practical Skills
Navigate healthcare data exchange confidently with hands-on API experience.
Choose Flexible Training
Customize your learning path with flexible, learn-as-you go online courses.
Ensure Compliance
Build practical skills for regulatory compliance and interoperability initiatives.
Drive Better Outcomes
Transform SDOH data into actionable insights for better patient outcomes.
Accelerate Your Growth
Boost your capabilities with guided, interactive labs using synthetic data.
Our Courses
Intro to FHIR®
FHIR® (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is driving the future of healthcare data exchange. As regulatory requirements evolve and interoperability becomes a priority, equipping your team with FHIR expertise ensures your organization stays ahead.
What You'll Learn
- A foundational understanding of healthcare data exchange and why FHIR is essential.
- The ability to navigate, interpret, and apply FHIR resources to real-world scenarios.
- Hands-on experience with FHIR APIs, data queries, and resource structures.
- Insight into emerging regulations and their impact on interoperability.
Hands-On Training Includes
- Navigate the HL7 FHIR website to explore FHIR resources.
- Modify and upload a patient resource using a JSON editor and the Meld sandbox.
- Utilize synthetic data to solve real-world interoperability challenges.
- Build API queries and test data exchange using tools like Hoppscotch.io.
FHIR® 102
Elevate your team’s FHIR® capabilities from basic understanding to implementation expertise. This advanced course empowers your workforce to architect sophisticated interoperability solutions, accelerate development timelines, and drive greater value from your FHIR investments.
What You'll Learn
- Advanced knowledge of FHIR, including profiles, extensions, and implementation guides.
- Practical experience in validating, modifying, and securing FHIR resources.
- The ability to apply FHIR concepts to real-world healthcare scenarios.
- Insight into FHIR security best practices, including SMART on FHIR and OAuth2.
Hands-On Training Includes
- Build and execute FHIR queries using interactive API tools like Hoppscotch.io.
- Explore real-world FHIR Accelerator projects to understand practical implementations and use cases.
- Navigate and interpret FHIR Implementation Guides using industry tools like Simplifier.net.
- Validate FHIR resources and troubleshoot common implementation challenges.
Intro to V2 Messaging
HL7 V2 remains the backbone of healthcare data exchange, supporting critical workflows like patient admissions, lab results, and provider communication. Ensuring your team understands and can efficiently manage V2 messages enhances operational efficiency and data accuracy.
What You'll Learn
- The fundamentals of HL7 V2 messaging and interoperability.
- How V2 ADT messages function in real-world healthcare settings.
- The structure and essential elements of V2 messages, including required vs. optional data.
- How to interpret, troubleshoot, and navigate message segments.
Hands-On Training Includes
- Navigate the HL7 FHIR website to explore FHIR resources.
- Modify and upload a patient resource using a JSON editor and the Meld sandbox.
- Utilize synthetic data to solve real-world interoperability challenges.
- Build API queries and test data exchange using tools like Hoppscotch.io.
COMING SOON: Intro to V3 Messaging
With the shift toward structured clinical documentation and data exchange, HL7 V3 messaging—including CDA, C-CDA, and CCDs—plays a critical role in healthcare interoperability. Training your team in V3 ensures compliance, improves data accuracy, and supports care coordination.
What You'll Learn
- The key differences between HL7 V3 and other messaging standards.
- How CDA, C-CDA, and CCDs structure healthcare data for interoperability.
- The role of CCD messages in capturing and exchanging patient information.
- Practical applications for regulatory reporting and quality measures.
Hands-On Training Includes
- Extracting and analyzing patient data from CCD documents.
- Matching patients to HEDIS measures using real CCD data.
- Gaining practical experience in structured healthcare data exchange.
Social Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) play a critical role in shaping healthcare outcomes. Understanding how to capture and exchange SDOH data using FHIR ensures that organizations can effectively understand the overall health of the communities they serve.
What You'll Learn
- Fundamental concepts of Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN).
- The role of SDOH in health disparities and inequities.
- Key milestones in the recognition and integration of SDOH in healthcare.
- The five primary domains of SDOH and their impact on health outcomes.
- How to use FHIR resources to capture and standardize SDOH data.
Hands-On Training Includes
- Navigating the SDOH Clinical Care Implementation Guide (SDOHCC IG).
- Capturing and exchanging SDOH data using FHIR resources like Questionnaire/Response.
- Exploring key domains of SDOH and their impact on healthcare.
- Engaging in interactive activities to apply SDOH concepts in real-world scenarios.
About Us
The Interoperability Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative technology training. We accelerate interoperability adoption by equipping healthcare professionals with the hands-on skills needed to build a more connected, efficient healthcare system.
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