FHIRplace
Real Systems. Real Partners.
Real Interoperability.
The Drummond‑managed testing that delivers real‑world interoperability quality assurance.
Continuous Confidence from Concept to Production
FHIRplace is a Drummond managed community that supports your interoperability journey at every stage.
FHIRplace goes beyond pre‑launch or spot-in-time testing to maximize QA for production deployment readiness. Benefit from quicker issue resolution, avoid costly surprises, and build lasting market trust in your FHIR implementation.
FHIRplace goes beyond pre‑launch or spot-in-time testing to maximize QA for production deployment readiness . Benefit from quicker issue resolution, avoid costly surprises, and build lasting market trust in your FHIR implementation.
Resources
- Insights & Guidance
FHIR Interoperability Testing Market Study
- Blog
Increased FHIR Adoption Requires a New Testing Strategy
- Blog
WEDI Recap: A New Vision for Scalable FHIR Testing with FHIRplace
- News & Announcements
Drummond Launches FHIRplace Prior Authorization Event to Accelerate FHIR-Based Interoperability
- Blog
Maximizing the Benefits of Prior Authorization with Real World Testing
- Blog
How ASTP/ONC Certification Benefits Multi-State Providers
- Blog
Critical Insights Into FHIR Mandates and Ensuring Compliance
- Blog
How FHIR Client Certification Drives Innovation in Healthcare Technology
- News & Announcements
Patient Centric Solutions Becomes Drummond Certified with the FHIR Client App Testing Program
- Blog
Embracing Healthcare’s Digital Transformation with FHIRplace
Why FHIRplace
The New FHIR Interoperability Verification Standard
For years, the FHIR community relied on developer self-testing, brief connectathons, and other spot-in-time checks. While helpful in shaping standards, those practices rarely mirror the sustained demands of production or support the full product lifecycle.
FHIRplace closes this gap by:
- creating a managed testing environment where verification is continuous and flexible—not tied to conference calendars or pre-scheduled events,
- matching you with real partners who replace reference servers, so every exchange feels like a live deployment, and
- supporting quality assurance that grows from proof of concept through routine updates.
By moving beyond isolated tests to collaborative verification, FHIRplace accelerates genuine interoperability across the healthcare ecosystem.
How It Works
FHIRplace Moves You Forward
The journey begins by becoming FHIRplace subscriber, where developers, payers, and providers connect with real testing partners and participate in Drummond-facilitated interoperability testing that mimics real-world experiences.
Drummond Certification testing and certification programs, such as FHIR Client and CMS Payer Patient Access, are always available. The resulting Drummond Certified® status demonstrates to the market that your solution is secure, adheres to relevant standards, and compliant.
FHIRplace participants can begin and complete multi-party testing at their own pace as Drummond rolls out test cases and matches them with other participants. Available test cases currently include Da Vinci CRD, with DTR and PAS coming soon. Participants can prioritize which use cases to test and in what order based on their product roadmap. Participate with real partners and real systems to surface interoperability edge‑case issues, and deliver proven quality assurance overseen by Drummond experts..
FHIRplace supports continuous and collaborative quality assurance aligned with real-world demands—without the “hurry up and wait” of traditional pre-scheduled test events.
FAQs
FHIRplace introduces a new model for real‑world interoperability assurance, so naturally, you may have questions about how it works and who should participate. The answers below cover some essentials.
What is FHIRplace
FHIRplace is a Drummond‑managed FHIR interoperability testing service that brings together real organizations to verify FHIR interoperability across the entire product lifecycle—from proof of concept through post‑release updates. FHIRplace subscribers can begin and complete multi-party testing at their own pace as test cases and testing partners become available. On-demand, FHIR-specific testing and certification programs are also available.
How does FHIRplace differ from Connectathons or self‑testing?
Connectathons and self‑tests are limited in time, scope, and partner diversity. FHIRplace offers continuous community checks, multi-week events with real partners, and formal certification, delivering deeper assurance that systems will interoperate in production environments.
Who should subscribe to FHIRplace?
Health IT developers of any size, insurance (payer) and healthcare provider organizations, HIEs, government agencies, and regional collaboratives can all benefit from ongoing peer verification and flexible multi-party testing.
What kind of FHIR testing is available in FHIRplace?
Participants can begin multi-party testing for specific FHIR use cases as they become available, and Drummond matches them with complementary testing partners. Current test cases support Electronic Prior Authorization (CRD, DTR and PAS rolling out soon). Participants can:
- Prioritize which use cases to test based on their product roadmap—for example, completing CRD testing now, skipping DTR, and beginning PAS testing as soon as it’s available and partners are matched.
- Pursue program-specific on-demand compliance certification programs (e.g., FHIR Client App, CMS Payer Patient Access).
What technical integration is required to join an event?
Participants register their endpoints, configure a small FHIRplace client module or API key, and coordinate test data with Drummond. No deep code changes are needed. All exchanges occur within a secure environment. Only approved partners interact with your endpoints, and Drummond enforces confidentiality throughout the process.
How does Drummond match me with the right verification partners?
During onboarding, you share capability profiles and use‑case goals. Drummond uses this information to pair you with complementary organizations for meaningful interactions.
Does FHIRplace protect proprietary endpoints and data during events?
Yes. All exchanges occur within a secure environment. Only approved partners interact with your endpoints, and Drummond enforces confidentiality throughout the process.
How much time or staffing should my team plan for a typical FHIRplace test event?
Teams typically commit two to three hours per week over a six- to eight-week period for multi-party implementation-specific test events. Full-matrix testing (when launched) will require a similar weekly effort over a longer period.
Is participation limited to U.S. organizations only?
No. FHIRplace is an online virtual testing platform and welcomes participants from around the globe.
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Connect with peers and validate with confidence.
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