Salesforce Exam Health Cloud Accredited Professional Topic 2 Question 60 Discussion

The FHIR R4 (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standard is the most suitable industry data standard for designing interoperability with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems in Salesforce Health Cloud.

Why FHIR R4?

Widespread Adoption:

FHIR R4 is the industry standard for modern EHR systems, supported by regulatory bodies like the ONC (Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT).

Compatibility:

Salesforce Health Cloud's Clinical Data Model and FHIR-compliant APIs are built to align with FHIR R4 standards.

Data Interoperability:

Facilitates seamless exchange of clinical data (e.g., medications, conditions, and encounters) between Health Cloud and EHR systems.

Why Other Options Are Less Relevant:

A . Clinical Data Acquisition: A generic concept rather than a specific standard.

B . Personal Health Record (PHR): Focuses on patient-controlled data, not interoperability.

C . HL7 v1 Messaging: An outdated standard superseded by FHIR for modern systems.

Salesforce FHIR Integration Guide