InterSystems IRIS for Health Reviews & Product Details

I really appreciate the 'easy to use' aspect of InterSystems IRIS for Health. I like the ability to process and route HL7 messages efficiently. Although it's initially a bit tricky to find everything, over time all the functions and features become easier to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Even though it's tough and robust, I think the UI could be a little more simple. Maybe to be more 'Modern' designed, and better readability. At first it's a bit difficult to understand where everything is located, but with the right time, all the functions and features it gets easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about InterSystems IRIS for Health is how it brings data integration, interoperability, and analytics together in one platform. It makes working with healthcare standards like FHIR and HL7 much easier while still being fast and scalable. I also appreciate the built-in tools for real-time data processing, which reduce complexity and speed up development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike about IRIS for Health is the learning curve, especially for developers who are new to the InterSystems ecosystem or to ObjectScript. Some concepts and tooling feel quite different from more mainstream stacks, which can slow onboarding. I also find that documentation can be fragmented, making it harder to quickly find practical, end-to-end examples. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very easy to use, very intuitive, and has great support from a developer community that makes projects much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although many automated processes do not require extensive knowledge, the security configuration is quite complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the ability to quickly manage data formats like HL7 or FHIR in the healthcare world and also to support other more common types of integration like SOAP or REST. It is particularly simple to manage and quickly create REST through the platform and its management portal. I also greatly appreciate the database capabilities, in fact, it is not just an enterprise service bus but also a database management system. The InterSystems IRIS for Health database is very efficient thanks to the use of globals, the data format in which everything is saved in the IRIS DB. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I believe that in general the documentation is somewhat lacking regarding the InterSystems world, although they have been improving a lot on this point lately. What can certainly be improved is the user interface, which seems a bit outdated. Moreover, there are many functions available today but not much utilized by users, such as the entire business intelligence sector or that of machine learning and embedding vectors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm surprised to say, the Ensemble (now Integration) Productions. When I first started learning about them, I thought they would either be 1) hard to use or 2) very slow performing due to the fact they use a browser-based GUI setup system instead of code. Now that I've used them quite a bit, I find them an indispensable tool for my job, and they've solved several long-lived issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Licensing and cost-of-entry. InterSystems has (if you can find it) an installer for Raspberry Pi hardware which actually performs quite well on these tiny little computers. I would love to be able to purchase a personal license for the technology as I have several projects around the house that would be much easier to implement using this technology instead of having to "roll my own." I've asked many times how to purchase a valid single-user license, and I've never received a response. There's millions of Raspberry Pis across the globe, it would be phenomenal (IMHO) to have a tool like this available on a small but very capable computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its flexibility and powerful interoperability capabilities, especially for integrating different healthcare systems and data formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve can be a bit steep, especially for new developers, and some features could be more intuitive and easier to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about IRIS for Health is its powerful interoperability capabilities and high performance. It provides a unified data platform that simplifies integration between healthcare systems while ensuring reliability, scalability, and strong security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform has a steep learning curve, especially for teams new to the InterSystems ecosystem. Initial setup and configuration can require significant expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think that there are many advantages

1. the support is extraordinary, whether is a bug in the product or misconfiguration or even bugs in the infrastructure (kubernetes) the staff is always eager to help especially Tani and Ari

2. There is an option to create custom operation where you can enhance the FHIR capabilities, which was really helpful, since we needed it to support resource relationship and search options that are not FHIR native

3. the product has a built in ETL tool where you can build an entire ETL / ESB that allows advanced logic and transformation

4. our license includes the Fhir SQL builder, which enable you to configure sql views on top of the data without duplicating it, this allows you to query the data in an SQL language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. backup process is a bit clumsy, you need to freeze and thaw the db for the backup

2. mirroring needs more adjustments like to mirror the security as well

3. there are some hidden features like enabling logs that needs to be broadcast Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use IRIS for Health almost every day, and what I like most is how much it simplifies working with healthcare data. Things like HL7 and FHIR, which are usually a headache to deal with, are much easier here because the platform handles a lot of the heavy lifting.

It’s also great that everything you need is in one place — database, integration engine, message routing, and even analytics. Once you're familiar with the environment, it’s pretty straightforward to implement solutions. This really speeds up development and reduces back-and-forth between systems.

The customer support from InterSystems is generally responsive and helpful, especially when it comes to urgent production issues. They do take healthcare seriously, so you usually get solid answers.

For more technical or niche problems, the turnaround time can vary, and sometimes it feels like you’re waiting on engineering or digging through documentation yourself. There’s not as much community content or Stack Overflow presence compared to other platforms, so you're mostly relying on official channels. It would be great to see more real-world examples and quicker resolution on complex tickets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is the learning curve. If you’re new to IRIS or ObjectScript, it can feel unfamiliar and a bit old-school compared to more widely-used languages like Python or JavaScript. It takes time to get comfortable.

Setting up your first few productions or integrations can feel a bit overwhelming without the right guidance. Also, since it’s a licensed product, cost and access can be a concern — especially for smaller teams or if you're trying to build a quick prototype. More beginner-friendly examples and community support would really help ease adoption.

For more technical or niche problems, the turnaround time can vary, and sometimes it feels like you’re waiting on engineering or digging through documentation yourself. There’s not as much community content or Stack Overflow presence compared to other platforms, so you're mostly relying on official channels. It would be great to see more real-world examples and quicker resolution on complex tickets.

The built-in tools for message routing, transformations, and monitoring are very handy. You don’t need to use separate software for each function — it’s all there in one place. That said, the initial learning curve can slow you down a bit if you're new to the InterSystems way of doing things, but once you’re used to it, integration work becomes pretty smooth and repeatable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If you’ve ever worked in healthcare IT, you know how messy and fragmented data can be. Getting different systems to talk to each other lab systems, EHRs, imaging platforms can feel like trying to get a group of people who speak different languages to sing in harmony. That’s where InterSystems IRIS for Health steps in. This platform was built with healthcare in mind. It’s not a general-purpose tool trying to wedge its way into the industry. IRIS for Health is specifically designed to handle the complex world of clinical data, and it does it well assuming you’re ready for a bit of a learning curve. It is Fast and Scalable. FHIR Made (Relatively) Easy. Data analytics is also very easy here as the data is stored in a very structured manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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