What are FHIR-native clinical data systems?

What are FHIR-native clinical data systems?

Did you know Mona is one of the first #FHIRnative clinical data systems? 

Developed by Clinomic Group in Germany, Mona is a patient-bedside telemedicine system used in intensive care that assists clinicians in providing treatment for critically ill patients. Mona is deeply integrated with Smile Digital Health robust health data fabric and integration platform. This synergy empowers healthcare professionals with a seamless, data-driven patient care experience, utilizing AI and telemedicine to their fullest potential, right at patient's bedside

I had the pleasure of showcasing how Mona's cutting-edge technology on Smile Digital Health's platform, sets new standards in healthcare delivery at the #DMEA Conference this month.

FHIR-native systems maximize interoperability and real-time data access, crucial for efficient healthcare data exchange and management. Additionally, FHIR provides a framework for exchanging healthcare information electronically, ensuring that relevant data from electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic medical records (EMRs) can be seamlessly shared across different systems, regardless of how the data is stored. It uses a set of APIs for interaction, allowing for efficient data retrieval and management across healthcare applications (IBM - United States).



A FHIR-native system like Mona on Smile’s platform offers several key benefits for the intensive care setting and beyond, particularly focusing on improving patient care and optimizing hospital operations:

  • Intelligent Assistance and Telemedicine: Mona serves as an intelligent bedside assistant in the intensive care unit (ICU). It supports medical staff by providing real-time assistance with patient care, from admission to discharge. This includes monitoring clinical measures and significantly reducing the workload related to documentation.
  • Telemedicine Capabilities: Mona enables high-quality telemedicine directly at the patient's bedside. This is facilitated through an encrypted audio-video connection, which does not require specialized hardware and allows for specialist care provision remotely. This is particularly beneficial for areas with limited access to specialist care.
  • Patient Data Management: Mona features an intuitive and intelligent patient data management system (PDMS), which helps clinicians quickly gain a comprehensive overview of a patient's progress. This system takes into account individual disease progression and allows for efficient tracking and management of patient data.
  • Customizable Features: The device is highly customized to meet the specific needs of different hospital settings, whether large, small, or polyclinics. This adaptability ensures that each hospital can optimize its use of Mona based on its unique requirements.
  • Advanced Hardware and Privacy: Equipped with high-speed AI chipsets, 5G connectivity, and a high-resolution camera, Mona provides robust performance even in challenging conditions. Additionally, it prioritizes privacy and security, running entirely on the hospital's infrastructure without requiring cloud services or third-party APIs.
  • Economic and Resource Efficiency: Mona is designed to alleviate the economic pressures on healthcare systems by enhancing the efficiency of care delivery. This contributes to reduced treatment errors and overall costs associated with intensive care.

FHIR-native systems like Mona not only manage and analyze health data but also ensure that relevant data is accessible in near-real time thus supporting critical healthcare workflows and regulatory compliance.


Native FHIR-based systems represent the future of healthcare data standardization, providing a robust foundation for a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, and ensuring that healthcare providers can offer more personalized and effective care to patients.

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