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System Integration
Nieuwe API standaard voor EPIC-ziekenhuizen

De Epic Vereniging NL (meer info) heeft onlangs officieel aangekondigd dat Harmony en MuleSoft zijn gekozen als partners voor de realisatie van  een gemeenschappelijk API-managementplatform. Een vooruitstevende stap waarmee invulling kan worden gegeven aan het veranderd Zorg-ICT landschap waarin we verschuiven van traditionele integraties naar een moderne, API-gestuurde architectuur.

We spreken met Ramin Basim en Rachid Boudarbala (MuleSoft/Salesforce) en Robert Daniels en Rutger Smit (Harmony IT) over deze mijlpaal en de tienjarige samenwerking die aan dit succes ten grondslag ligt.

Waarom heeft de Epic Vereniging specifiek gekozen voor MuleSoft als API-managementplatform?

Harmony: "De Epic-omgeving is het kloppend hart van het moderne ziekenhuis. Maar dat hart moet communiceren met tientallen andere systemen: lab, apotheek, radiologie, patiëntportalen en monitoring-apps... Elk ziekenhuis heeft een uniek landschap. Zonder standaardisatie bouwen organisaties steeds opnieuw koppelingen, elk met een eigen beveiligingslaag en onderhoudslast. Dat is simpelweg niet langer houdbaar."

MuleSoft: "Precies daar ligt onze kracht. MuleSoft biedt niet alleen technische connectiviteit, maar een platform waar security, governance en reusability standaard zijn ingebakken. In de VS draaien meer dan 2.000 ziekenhuizen hun Epic-omgeving op MuleSoft; zij hebben al bewezen hoe je deze complexiteit beheerst. Die ervaring en de best-practices die we daar hebben opgebouwd, vertalen we nu direct naar de Nederlandse markt en de Europese wetgeving."

Harmony: "Deze transformatie leunt op moderne standaarden zoals FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). In plaats van per ziekenhuis het wiel opnieuw uit te vinden, biedt MuleSoft een herbruikbare laag. Informatie wordt één keer veilig ontsloten en is daarna direct beschikbaar voor elke innovatie. Als het Radboudumc een slimme integratie bouwt, kan het Amsterdam UMC daar direct van profiteren. Dat is de essentie van schaalbaarheid."

Hoe past MuleSoft in de bredere uitdagingen waar de zorgsector voor staat?

MuleSoft: "Met de komst van de EU AI Act en de European Health Data Space (EHDS) moet data-uitwisseling aan extreem strenge eisen voldoen. De meest ervaren architecten begrijpen inmiddels dat je die governance niet in elke uithoek van je IT-landschap handmatig moet dichttimmeren. Je hebt een platform nodig dat die veiligheid en compliance 'by design' levert. Bovendien: zonder solide datamanagement is een AI-strategie kansloos. Als je data niet op orde is, kan AI niets voor je betekenen."

Harmony: "Zeker in een krappe arbeidsmarkt is deze synergie cruciaal. Door op hetzelfde platform te werken, kunnen zorgorganisaties kennis en oplossingen delen. Dat verhoogt de productiviteit enorm, waardoor er uiteindelijk meer middelen overblijven voor de zorg aan het bed. Die filosofie passen we overigens ook al succesvol toe in de transmurale zorg met het project 'Samen Zorgen Voor Morgen'."

Deze deal is een enorme stap. Hoe is dit partnership tot stand gekomen?

MuleSoft: "Dit was zeker geen toevalstreffer. Eigenlijk is het een resultaat van een decennium aan intensieve samenwerking. We hadden samen met Harmony al een indrukwekkende voetafdruk in de Nederlandse zorg gebouwd en Harmony heeft ook bewezen de sector echt te begrijpen. Dat trackrecord was voor de Epic vereniging ook doorslaggevend."

Harmony: "We hebben de afgelopen tien jaar diepgaande kennis opgebouwd over wat de zorgsector nodig heeft. En die samenwerking met Mulesoft loopt al een decennium goed. Dat we in 2025 door MuleSoft werden erkend als Best Performing Partner, onderstreept onze gezamenlijke visie op de markt."

In hoeverre is de wereld veranderd sinds de start van jullie samenwerking?

Harmony: "Het is een wereld van verschil. In 2015 zaten we op een summit in Amsterdam met 35 man in een klein zaaltje. Vandaag trekken MuleSoft-events 2.500 bezoekers. Wij kozen destijds voor MuleSoft na een 'bake-off' tegenover de gevestigde orde. MuleSoft leverde direct tastbaar resultaat op dag één, terwijl anderen nog aan het inventariseren waren. Die focus op snelheid vormt nog steeds ons fundament."

MuleSoft: "Destijds moesten we soms nog uitleggen wat we precies deden. Nu zijn we, zeker na de overname door Salesforce, wereldtop. Maar de kernwaarde is onveranderd: snelheid en herbruikbaarheid."

Jullie verkopen geen 'koppelingen' meer, maar 'digitale transformatie'. Is dat meer dan marketingtaal?

MuleSoft: "Absoluut. De kern van het probleem is verschoven. Oude point-to-point connecties leiden onvermijdelijk tot een onbeheersbaar doolhof. Vandaag is integratie een strategische asset; het zijn de aders van de organisatie. Bedrijven zoeken productiviteit: meer bereiken met minder mensen."

Harmony: "MuleSoft is een premium product, maar door de herbruikbaarheid en de snelheid waarmee je projecten oplevert, verdien je die investering direct terug. Dat is geen prietpraat of marketing, als je het slim aanpakt is het eigenlijk pure businesslogica."

Is dit dan ook de blauwdruk voor de rest van Europa?

Harmony: "Zonder twijfel. Wat we in Nederland doen met de Epic Vereniging en Samen Zorgen Voor Morgen (SZVM) is een schoolvoorbeeld van collectieve digitalisering. We onderzoeken nu al de mogelijkheden om dit model te kopiëren naar België en de Nordics, waar regio's zoals Denemarken en Noorwegen voor exact dezelfde uitdagingen staan."

MuleSoft: "Onze samenwerking laat zien dat we niet alleen techniek faciliteren; we maken de vitale infrastructuur van de zorg klaar voor het AI-tijdperk. Dat voedt onze Europese ambities."

Wat is jullie boodschap aan zorgorganisaties die voor vergelijkbare uitdagingen staan?

Harmony: "Doe het niet alleen. De uitdagingen zijn te complex en te urgent om zelf het wiel uit te vinden. Leer van wat andere organisaties al hebben gebouwd en kies voor platforms die samenwerking faciliteren."

MuleSoft: "En wacht niet. De technologie, de standaarden en de ervaring zijn er. Of je nu met Epic werkt of een ander systeem: modern API-management is geen luxe meer, maar een voorwaarde voor toekomstbestendige zorg."

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Modern Integration for Nordic Epic Hospitals

Healthcare demand is rising while workforces shrink. For Epic hospitals across Europe, seamless data exchange isn't a luxury anymore: it's essential. The Dutch "Epic Vereniging NL" (a collaborative community of Dutch hospitals using Epic, including major institutions like Amsterdam UMC, Radboudumc, and Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis) recently took a significant step forward by collectively choosing a modern API management platform.

The Dutch Epic community shared their approach to shifting from traditional integrations to modern APIs:

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Why This Matters for Hospitals in Denmark, Norway and beyond

By standardizing on MuleSoft with Harmony as their strategic partner, Dutch Epic hospitals are accelerating their digital transformation. The collaborative approach means hospitals share API designs, security patterns, and lessons learned: when one hospital solves a challenge, others benefit.

The Challenge You're Facing

Your Epic implementation connects to numerous systems: labs, imaging centers, municipal care platforms, HR systems, financial applications, and more. Traditional point-to-point integrations are time-consuming to build, difficult to maintain, and hard to scale.

An API management platform changes this by creating:

  • Reusable APIs that work across multiple applications
  • Standardised security and compliance (GDPR, NIS2) built in
  • Faster deployment of new connections and services
  • Better visibility into your entire integration landscape

Preparing for the European Health Data Space

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation, which is into force from March 2025, creates new obligations for hospitals across Europe. By 2029, hospitals must enable cross-border exchange of patient summaries and e-prescriptions. By 2031, medical images and lab results must follow.

Denmark and Norway are actively involved in the VALO project, a Nordic collaboration to harmonise EHDS implementation. A robust API management platform helps regulatory readiness for mandatory cross-border health data exchange.

The integration foundation you build today determines your ability to meet EHDS requirements tomorrow.

What Success Looks Like

After implementing a modern integration platform, hospitals experience:

  • Integration projects that complete in weeks instead of months
  • Clinical teams accessing data through self-service APIs
  • IT specialists focusing on innovation rather than maintenance
  • Faster response to new healthcare regulations and requirements

Relevant for All Epic Hospitals

Whether you're planning your Epic rollout or optimizing your current implementation, the integration foundation matters. The principles the Dutch Epic community is applying work across borders and healthcare systems.

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We work with Epic hospitals across Europe and understand the specific challenges in Denmark, Norway and beyond as they closely resemble the ones in the BenNeLux. Our team can share insights from the Dutch approach and discuss how these principles apply to your situation.

Interested in learning more?

We regularly host knowledge sessions and can arrange tailored demonstrations for your architects and IT teams.

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Why is a business analyst indispensable in digitisation?

Digital transformation isn't just about implementing new technology—it's about understanding processes and bringing people along for the journey. That's where business analysts come in. They're the vital link between business and IT, bringing structure, clarity and direction to change initiatives. Let me share what I've learned about making business analysis truly powerful in digital transformation projects.

From "What do you want?" to "What's the real problem?"

It all starts with listening. A good business analyst doesn't ask five questions, they ask hundreds. In my experience, when someone says "this is what we want," that's just the tip of the iceberg. You need to dig deeper: "What's the actual problem we're trying to solve?" That means listening, probing, and sometimes challenging people—not to be difficult, but to get to the heart of the matter. The better you understand the problem, the more efficient your solution will be.

Building bridges between business and IT

Digital transformation only succeeds when business and IT truly understand each other. I've seen it time and again: these two worlds speak completely different languages. The business analyst is the bridge-builder, understanding what IT needs to get started whilst grasping the challenges and requirements facing the business. This bridging role demands careful listening, translation and connection. It's how you avoid misunderstandings and build digital solutions that genuinely fit your organisation's needs, ways of working and ambitions.

What does a business analyst actually do?

Process mapping: Documenting how things work today (AS IS) and how they could work better (TO BE). This analysis exposes bottlenecks and helps streamline and improve current operations.

Defining business requirements: Determining what needs to change, why it matters, and in what order.

Supporting tool selection: Gathering requirements, managing RFPs, evaluating vendors and helping identify the right fit.

Documenting, aligning and adjusting: A business analyst maintains the overview whilst diving into the details. You need to spot patterns, understand dependencies and assess impact.

Working with diverse stakeholders

Being a business analyst isn't just about mapping processes. What makes my work varied, and demanding, is navigating between vastly different stakeholders. One day you're speaking with a team leader focused entirely on operational processes, the next you're discussing API integrations or business rules with developers, and that same afternoon you're exploring system and process interactions with the business architect.

Success hinges on adapting your communication to your audience: knowing who you're speaking with, when, and in what language. Thorough preparation helps you choose the right approach for the right people. It's about sensing when technical depth is needed and when a visual representation will be more effective.

The power of soft skills

Business analysis isn't just about knowledge and technical content. It's about bringing people with you—and that's where soft skills make all the difference. Which ones matter most to me?

Active listening is how you truly understand how the business works. By asking open questions and regularly summarising what you've heard, you build trust and uncover information that genuinely matters.

Critical thinking means not accepting everything at face value. I've learned to probe deeper, make connections and have the courage to say when something won't work. That's how you maintain solution quality and avoid blind spots.

Empathy allows you to see things from different stakeholders' perspectives. It helps me build support and turn resistance into engagement.

Pragmatism helps me find workable solutions even when the ideal scenario isn't feasible. I always think in steps, stay realistic and keep the organisation's context front of mind.

Flexibility enables me to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities and insights. No project runs exactly as planned, so being able to pivot is crucial for any business analyst.

These soft skills are essential. You can learn technical capabilities, but you only earn trust through how you work, communicate and collaborate.

Trust: the foundation of change

Building trust is probably the most underrated skill a business analyst can have. From day one, you need to be professional, well-prepared and empathetic. By involving people, making small wins visible, understanding their language and then speaking it yourself, you create the support needed for lasting change.

My key lesson

My experience shows that business analysis isn't a supporting role but the foundation of every successful digital transformation. With the right combination of analytical insight, communication skills and trust-building, you can move from insight to action and from strategy to execution.

Our role connects IT and business, shaping the optimal way of working for any organisation. It's challenging work, but every day you see how organisations need clear insights to build future-ready digital solutions.

Business analysts in action: our projects

Our business analysts play pivotal roles in diverse digital transformation projects, including:

Banking – Digitalising the 'Close Account' journey, including analysis and redesign, mapping all touchpoints, creating a roadmap and delivering a scalable MVP.

Maritime – Implementing a resource planning tool, analysing AS IS/TO BE processes, documenting integrations, working closely with engineers and supporting data migration.

Insurance – Developing a new broker portal in Salesforce, streamlining processes and improving collaboration with intermediaries.

Automotive – Transitioning to a new Salesforce platform for car repair management, identifying and optimising all relevant business processes.

These projects illustrate how our business analysts bridge business and IT to make digital transformations genuinely succeed.

Want to discover how we can support your organisation with similar challenges? Get in touch for an exploratory conversation.

Are you a business analyst keen to make an impact on challenging projects? We'd love to meet you!

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