Microsoft FHIR Server for Azure
An open-source FHIR server that is the basis for the Azure API for FHIR.
Overview
The Microsoft FHIR Server for Azure is an open-source project that provides a fully-featured FHIR server. It serves as the foundational code for Microsoft's managed PaaS offering, Azure Health Data Services. This allows developers to deploy, customize, and manage their own FHIR server within their Azure environment, giving them more control than the managed service.
✨ Key Features
- Open-source (MIT License)
- Designed for and optimized for the Azure cloud platform
- Supports FHIR R4 and STU3
- Integration with Azure Active Directory for security
- Can be deployed as an Azure App Service, using Cosmos DB or SQL Server for persistence
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Natively designed for the Azure ecosystem
- Directly aligned with Microsoft's managed FHIR service
- Built on .NET, appealing to Microsoft-centric developers
Unique Value: Provides a free, open-source, and Azure-native FHIR server that gives developers full control over their deployment while staying aligned with Microsoft's official FHIR offerings.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Serving as the backend for custom healthcare applications deployed in Azure
- Providing a FHIR interface to existing data stores in Azure
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using the Microsoft Azure cloud
- Teams that prefer a fully managed service without operational overhead
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a .NET-based alternative to the Java-based HAPI FHIR. Compared to the managed Azure Health Data Services, it provides more control and customizability at the cost of increased operational responsibility.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: The software is free. Costs are associated with the underlying Azure services used (e.g., App Service, Cosmos DB).
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