Implementation Guides and Standards

Implementation Guides and Standards

The Health Informatics and Interoperability Group (HIIG) supports the development of technical standards and Implementation Guides (IGs) with standards development organizations, federal partners, and participating industry stakeholders. Federal participation in standards development organization work group meetings and events also helps promote adoption of Health Level Seven® (HL7®) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources® (FHIR®) by stakeholders.


Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Relevant Standards and Implementation Guides (IGs)

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Relevant Standards and Implementation Guides (IGs)

Click here to view a list of required APIs and the associated standards IGs to support their implementation. 

Standards and IGs Index and Resources

Standards and IGs Index and Resources

Click here to view a list of required standards and recommended IGs developed through an industry-led, consensus-based process. These resources are publicly available for use at no cost.


Questions?

Questions?

E-mail the CMS Health Informatics and Interoperability Group (HIIG) at:
CMSInteroperability@cms.hhs.gov

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