The Interoperability Demo & Convergence Workshop Planning event brought together key leaders and technical teams to prepare for upcoming national and regional health interoperability demonstrations. Held at Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay on December 11-12, 2023, the workshop focused on strengthening collaboration across institutions and ensuring that future interoperability showcases are well-designed, standards-based, and aligned with national priorities.
1. Purpose of the Workshop
Prepare key stakeholders (DOH, Philhealth, and EMR developers) on the upcoming Convergence Workshop (title: Philippine Digital Health Summit 2024)
Clarify the goals and scope of the next interoperability demo.
Align participating agencies and technical teams on architecture, standards, and workflow expectations.
Map out timelines, roles, and responsibilities for the full preparation cycle.
2. Highlights of the Discussions
AeHIN Convergence Workshop methodology will be used for the Philippine Digital Health Summit
FHIR-based data exchange: Review of core resources and profiles expected for the demo.
Terminology readiness: Ensuring SNOMED CT, LOINC, and local value sets are properly curated.
Systems integration pathways: Identifying touchpoints among EHRs, registries, and digital health apps.
Governance and coordination: Setting up smoother communication channels among organizers and partners.
3. Participation
Organizers, including representatives from AeHIN (Dr. Alvin Marcelo) and UPM SILab, played a central role in guiding the workshop. Technical contributors, domain experts, and program leads collaborated closely to ensure that the upcoming demo reflects both operational realities and international standards.
4. Key Outcomes
An agreement on the general workflow and list of invitees to the Philippine Digital Health Summit
A structured plan for the next interoperability demonstration.
A consensus on architecture components, testing scenarios, and evaluation criteria.
Strengthened collaboration among participating institutions and experts.
5. Looking Forward
The event successfully laid the groundwork for a more robust and meaningful interoperability showcase. With clearer direction and better-aligned teams, the upcoming demo is positioned to highlight the country’s growing maturity in digital health standards and system integration.