Connecting to FHIR

The Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) connector enables efficient, secure exchange and management of healthcare data in compliance with the FHIR standard. It integrates with business intelligence tools for real-time data visualization and analysis, enhancing organizational efficiency and informed decision-making. Additionally, the connector supports various authentication methods, including basic authentication and OAuth tokens, ensuring secure access to FHIR servers.

Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) connector seamlessly integrates with the Skypoint AI Platform (AIP), facilitating efficient and secure healthcare data exchange. By connecting with business intelligence tools, it enables real-time data visualization and analysis, empowering organizations with intelligent automation and predictive analytics. This streamlined workflow enhances efficiency, ensures compliance, and supports informed decision-making.

This document will guide you through the process of connecting FHIR to the Skypoint AI.

Prerequisite

You need the following details to configure and import data using the FHIR⇗ connector:

• Display Name
• Provider Name

To import data using the FHIR connector

Follow the below steps to create and configure a new dataflow for the FHIR import connector:

1. Go to Dataflow > Imports.

2. Click New dataflow (indicated by an arrow).

The Set dataflow name page appears.

3. Enter the dataflow name in the Name text area.
4. Click Next to proceed.

The Choose connector page appears.

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1. On the Choose Connector page, use the Search feature to locate and select the FHIR Connector.

2. Enter the Display Name for your dataflow in the text area.
3. You can add a Description in the text area.
4. Click Next to proceed.

The Configuration page appears.

Connect to the FHIR account

1. Fill in the required details on the Configuration page.
2. Click Connect.

Once the connection is established, you can use the connector to import data from a table in FHIR.

3. Scroll down to the Table Details section, select the checkboxes for the tables you wish to import, and use the dropdown menu to label them as either Data or Metadata.

note

In the Table Details section, by default, all tables are selected. You can mark only those tables that you want to import and process the data. For example, to import customer data, you can check those tables which contain customer information, such as name, email, address, and contact details.

Item	Description
Purpose	Option to assign a purpose (Data or Metadata) for each table.
Data	Loads customer data
Metadata	Loads Metadata
File name	Displays the name of the file that you imported.
Entity name	Displays the imported table name by default. You can rename it if required.

5. Click Save to apply the changes.

After saving the connection, the FHIR connector appears on the Dataflow > Imports page.

Run, edit, and delete the imported data

Once the table is imported, you can execute, modify, and remove the imported table from the Dataflow. Follow the below steps:

1. Go to the Dataflow > Imports page.

Item	Description
Name	Displays the name of the imported Dataflow.
Type	Displays connector type symbol.
Status	Indicates whether the data is imported successfully.
Tables count	Displays the number of tables imported.
Created Date	Displays date of creation.
Last refresh type	Displays the refresh value: Full or Incremental.
Updated Date	Displays last modified date.
Last Refresh	Displays the latest refresh date, which updates each time you refresh the data.
Group by	Option to view the items in a specific group. For example, type, status, tables count, etc.

2. Select the horizontal ellipsis under the Actions column and do the following:

If you want to	Then
Modify the Dataflow	Select Edit and modify the Dataflow. Click Save to apply your changes.
Execute the Dataflow	Select Run.
Bring the data to its previous state	Select Rollback.
Delete the Dataflow	Select Remove and then click the Delete button. All tables in the data source get deleted.
See the run history of the Dataflow	Select Run history.

note

You can see the error message corresponding to failure while importing data from a data source in the Dataflow under Run History > Description. Also, you can see the status, start time, and end time for the execution of the data pipeline.

Next step

After completing the data import, start the Master Data Management (MDM) - Resolve process to create a single, unified view of the data. With SkyPoint MDM, you can ensure that your data is accurate, consistent, and reliable, making it easier to use for business processes, analytics, and reporting.