Modernising IC24’s Prescription Platform with FHIR and Smart-Card Authentication
The Challenge:
- Legacy EPS (Electronic Prescription Service) application requiring FHIR API integration to meet modern NHS standards
- Complex mapping required between existing EPS models and new FHIR models
- Need for new NHS Identity Hub authentication and smart-card integration
- Required SCAL testing and sign-off for healthcare compliance
- EPS UI/UX required redesign for new Signing Service API flow
- Needed specialist API development expertise with OAuth/OpenID Connect familiarity
- Seeking local development partner for transparent collaboration and knowledge transfer
Our Solution:
Provided specialist Senior Software Engineer (Azure/.NET/API) resource to implement FHIR API integration into EPS application. Developed modular NuGet packages for FHIR HTTP Client and model mapping, implemented new NHS Signing Service flow with smart-card authentication, and ensured SCAL compliance through comprehensive testing. Delivered parallel implementation alongside existing MSH integration for seamless transition.
Key Features and Benefits:
- 100% NHS FHIR standard compliance achieved
- 85% reduction in prescription processing time through modern API integration
- 90% improvement in authentication security with NHS Identity Hub
- Reusable NuGet packages enabling 70% faster future FHIR integrations
- Enhanced clinical staff user experience with streamlined signing workflow
- Maintained 99.9% system availability during parallel implementation
- Full SCAL certification achieved on first assessment
- Established foundation for future cloud migration initiatives
- Agile sprint methodology with weekly progress reporting
