Technical Guide on Sending IoT Data to FHIR Destinations using Azure
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Summary
This guide details the technical process of collecting, transforming, and storing Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) device data into a FHIR format destination using Microsoft Azure. It serves as a technical reference for achieving standardized medical data storage and system interoperability.
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This article provides detailed technical specifications on implementing the 'Fhir Destination' resource within Azure Health Data Services. Specifically, it outlines the procedure to build a workflow that collects device data via an IoT Connector, transforms this data into FHIR Observation format, and persists it in a designated FHIR service (fhir-R4). The process involves defining foundational resources such as Azure Workspace and Event Hubs, followed by setting up the IoT Connector. The critical step is using the `fhirdestinations` resource to structure the collected device data (device data) through FHIR mapping and send it to the final destination FHIR service. This technology enables the standardized processing of diverse medical data originating from IoMT, unifying it into the FHIR standard format for seamless interoperability across multiple systems. This capability is crucial for building the foundation of data interoperability in Japan's advanced electronic health record and regional healthcare information networks.
Technology Note
FHIR（Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources）は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: FHIR
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