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FHIR medical abbreviation

FHIR means "Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for FHIR), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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What FHIR means

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Sample interface spec: "FHIR API."

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What does FHIR mean in medical terms?

FHIR means "Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources".

Where is FHIR used?

FHIR shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.

Is FHIR on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. FHIR is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.

Source: NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); Federal agency program pages (CMS, Medicare.gov, SSA, IRS, OIG, HHS, DOL, HRSA, FDA, CDC) and healthcare.gov glossary. Data as of October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026. How we source data. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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