Release TitleCA:FeX v2.1.0 DFT-preBallot
Release Date

 

Release Type Draft
Open Review PeriodAugust 16 - September 6, 2024
Published Content

CA:FeX Interoperability Specifications v2.1.0 DFT-preBallot

CA:FeX Interoperability Specifications v2.1.0 DFT-preBallot FHIR iGuide

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How to Provide Feedback: 


  • All Collaborators are invited to document their comments using the CA:FeX v2.1.0 DFT-preBallot spreadsheet, available here
  • Send an email to [email protected], with Subject Line "CA:FeX", including the CA:FeX v2.1.0 DFT-preBallot spreadsheet as an attachment.
  • We kindly ask that each organization submit all comments within one spreadsheet submission. 
  • Upon submission, you will receive an acknowledgment email with a reference number. Infoway team will prepare dispositions for each comment, reaching out to submitters only when necessary, versus a full review of each comment at the working group.
  • Mid-October: CA:FeX v2.1.0 DFT-preBallot will be published for stakeholders to begin working with, in preparation for the next Projectathon/Connectathon in Feb 2025.
  • December to January: Formal balloting. This plan will allow stakeholders to gain experience with this release between Oct-Dec and provide their feedback in a formal ballot cycle scheduled to occur before the Projectathon.

For questions, please contact us at [email protected]

To learn more about the balloting cycle process, please visit the IO Specifications Publication Model page.

Release Notes


CA:FeX v2.1.0 DFT-preBallot Release Notes

  • Clarified Actors, Actor Options and Transactions by introducing Bundle Option (A), Metadata Option (B), Single Resource Option (C) and Summary Option (D)

FHIR Implementation Guide Change Log

  • Updated Project Background with additional context
  • Added more links to relevant FHIR specifications on FHIR Exchange Paradigm page
  • Removed some conveience FHIR descriptions to emphasize reference to FHIR specification pages and removed interactions not of focus for CA:FeX
  • Revised Document Exchange page by adding Actors, Transactions and Actor Options to help reflect expectations for implementers
  • Revised Data Exchange page by adding Actors and Transactions to help reflect expectations for implementers
  • Removed $document from Operations page as it is not referenced by CA:FeX transactions (however may be considered for the future)