How to Create an FHIR Data Store in AWS HealthLake
AWS::HealthLake::FHIRDatastore - AWS CloudFormation - AWS Documentation
Summary
Using AWS CloudFormation, a data store capable of ingesting and exporting FHIR formatted data can be created via the `AWS::HealthLake::FHIRDatastore` resource definition. This feature provides a foundation for standardizing and utilizing medical data on the cloud.
Details
This document details how to define an FHIR Data Store within AWS HealthLake using AWS CloudFormation templates. By employing the `AWS::HealthLake::FHIRDatastore` resource, users can create a data store with a specified name (DatastoreName) that supports a particular FHIR release version (currently R4). The configuration requires several detailed properties, including identity provider setup, preloaded data configuration (e.g., Synthea), and server-side encryption key settings. A critical warning is provided: attempting to update parameters like the name or type version via CloudFormation will delete the existing data store and create a new one, potentially leading to data loss. FHIR is an international standard for healthcare information exchange. This capability allows structured handling of medical data in a cloud environment, forming a foundational layer for advanced Japanese healthcare IT systems, such as electronic health record (EHR) interoperability or research utilization. The output also provides various reference values like the Data Store ARN, endpoint, and ID upon creation.
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