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Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 10 minute read

The Role of a Digital Health Consultancy in NHS-Ready Product Development

Discover how digital health consultancies help innovators develop NHS-ready products, ensuring compliance, clinical safety, interoperability, and successful adoption across the health service.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 14 minute read

Working with Epic FHIR Sandboxes & Production Endpoints: Best Practices

Learn best practices for working with Epic FHIR sandboxes and production endpoints, from sandbox strategy and secure authentication to production hardening and operational excellence.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 18 minute read

Exploring Epic’s Available FHIR Resources: From Appointment to Allergy Data

Discover how Epic’s FHIR resources—from Appointment scheduling to Allergy data—enable safer, smarter healthcare workflows. Learn key implementation tips, best practices, and real-world use cases.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 16 minute read

How to Register, Authenticate & Launch Apps with Epic’s FHIR APIs

Learn how to register, authenticate, and launch apps with Epic’s FHIR APIs, from SMART on FHIR setup to secure OAuth flows, context handling, and go-live best practices.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 24 minute read

Understanding Epic on FHIR: A Developer’s Guide to open.epic.com Integration

Discover how to integrate with Epic on FHIR via open.epic.com in this in-depth developer’s guide, covering SMART on FHIR, scopes, data models, performance, governance, and real-world deployment best practices.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 18 minute read

How to Integrate NHS CIS2 Authentication Using OIDC, FIDO2 & WebAuthn

Securely integrate NHS CIS2 authentication using OIDC, FIDO2 & WebAuthn. Learn best practices, architecture, UX tips, and compliance guidance for a robust, phishing-resistant login.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 9 minute read

Secure Login Alternatives to Smartcards: Exploring NHS CIS2 Authenticators (Windows Hello, Security Keys, iPads)

Discover secure NHS CIS2 login alternatives to smartcards, including Windows Hello, FIDO2 security keys and iPad authenticators. Improve clinical access speed, security and mobility.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 9 minute read

Benefits of NHS CIS2 Authentication for Suppliers and Care Professionals

Streamline NHS access with CIS2 authentication. Discover how it boosts security, improves care workflows, simplifies supplier integration, and future-proofs digital health services.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 12 minute read

Onboarding Your App with NHS CIS2 Authentication: Process, Timing, and Approval

Learn how to onboard your app with NHS CIS2 authentication, including process steps, integration tips, timelines, and approval requirements for a smooth go-live.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 22 minute read

EPS-FHIR API Onboarding: Authentication, OAS Specs, and Access Explained

An overview guide to EPS-FHIR API onboarding, covering authentication, OpenAPI specifications, access management, and best practices for secure, reliable NHS prescription integrations.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 13 minute read

How to Create, Prepare, and Cancel Prescriptions via NHS EPS-FHIR API

NHS EPS-FHIR API: step-by-step guide to create, prepare, sign, submit and cancel prescriptions, with prerequisites, CIS2, dm+d, nomination and best practices.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 12 minute read

Understanding the NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) FHIR API: End-to-End Integration Guide

Check out our guide to the NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) FHIR API, covering architecture, security, onboarding, and full prescribing-to-dispensing workflows for seamless NHS integration.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 20 minute read

Onboarding with NHS e-RS FHIR API: Authentication Modes & Access Levels Explained

Onboarding with NHS e-Referral Service FHIR API is made simple in this guide, covering authentication modes, access levels, environments, and best practices to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient healthcare system integration.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 18 minute read

How to Build Paperless Referral Workflows with the e-RS FHIR API

Learn how to design and implement fully paperless NHS referral workflows using the e-Referral Service FHIR API, from architecture and authentication to UX, governance, and operational best practice.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 13 minute read

Understanding the NHS e-RS FHIR API: A Complete Integration Guide

Check out our NHS e-Referral Service FHIR API integration guide explaining workflows, security, data mapping, and best practices to build reliable, compliant NHS referral solutions.