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Introduction<\/h2>\n

The healthcare industry has been facing interoperability challenges for a long time, hindering the seamless exchange of patient data between healthcare providers. Interoperability is a critical component of healthcare, and it allows data to be shared seamlessly, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.<\/p>\n

One of the challenges that come with interoperability is data silos, where patient data is locked within healthcare organizations’ EMR systems. Therefore, to achieve interoperability, we need a powerful tool that can aggregate data from multiple healthcare providers in one place.<\/p>\n

Azure API for FHIR provides the perfect solution for healthcare providers and developers looking to improve data interoperability within the healthcare industry.<\/p>\n

In this tutorial, we will explore how to leverage the Azure API for FHIR to improve data sharing and interoperability. We will also delve into the advantages of using Azure API for FHIR in the healthcare industry and how to set up and use it.<\/p>\n

What is FHIR?<\/h2>\n

Fast healthcare interoperability resources (FHIR) is a standard for exchanging healthcare data between computer applications. It provides a modern, internet-based approach to data sharing in healthcare and is designed to promote interoperability.<\/p>\n

FHIR can integrate with existing healthcare systems and provides access to relevant patient information in real-time. It standardizes data exchange and enhances data sharing between healthcare providers.<\/p>\n

According to HL7 International<\/a>, FHIR is designed to promote these characteristics:<\/p>\n