FHIR R5 Resources for Healthcare Data Interoperability
What is FHIR?
FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is the HL7 standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically. vitalera's API is aligned with FHIR R5, the latest normative release, ensuring interoperability with EHR systems and other healthcare platforms. This standards-based approach enables seamless integration of remote patient monitoring data -- including blood pressure, heart rate, SpO2, glucose, and 30+ vital sign types -- into existing clinical workflows.
Core Resources
vitalera implements the following FHIR R5 resources:
| Resource | Description | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|
| Patient | Demographics and identifiers for monitored individuals | User management |
| Observation | Measurements and health data points | Vital signs, lab results |
| Questionnaire | Structured forms for data collection | Patient-reported outcomes |
| CarePlan | Treatment and monitoring plans | Care coordination |
| Task | Actionable work items | Activity scheduling |
| Consent | Patient consent records | Privacy and data sharing |
| Communication | Messages between participants | Secure messaging |
| Appointment | Scheduled encounters | Video calls, visits |
| Encounter | Clinical interactions | Visit tracking |
API Base URL
All FHIR resource endpoints are available under:
https://api.vitalera.io/api/
Authentication
All API requests require a valid JWT token in the Authorization header. See Authentication for details.
Common Patterns
Pagination
List endpoints return paginated results with count, next, and previous fields.
Filtering
Most list endpoints support query parameter filtering. Common filters include status, date, and resource-specific fields.
Translations
Resources with translatable content (questionnaires, activity definitions) support the Accept-Language header. See Localization for details.