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Health System Resilience in the Digital Era: The Necessity of Semantic Interoperability and Intelligent Decision Support

Articles in Press

Document Type : Letter to the Editor

Authors
Mahdi Derakhshi 1
Mohammad Saeedi 2
1 Dean of Information and Communication Technology Unit, Mashhad Municipality Fire and Safety Services Organization, Mashhad, Iran.
2 M.S. in Software Engineering, Information and Communication Technology Unit, Mashhad Municipality Fire and Safety Services Organization, Mashhad, Iran.
10.22034/hp.2026.588523.1084
Abstract
In the context of escalating global health crises, the mere accumulation of health data is insufficient for ensuring system resilience. Effective resilience requires the rapid transformation of data into actionable intelligence. This letter highlights the critical role of three enabling technologies—semantic interoperability through Health Level Seven Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR), edge computing for decentralized real-time processing, and intelligent Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)—in advancing health system responsiveness. Transitioning from passive data repositories to intelligent, interoperable infrastructures can significantly reduce decision latency, enhance clinical performance, and strengthen preparedness for future disruptions.
Keywords
Digital Health Transformation
Health System Resilience
Semantic Interoperability
Edge Computing in Healthcare
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 25 June 2026