azure-health-data-services
Expert knowledge for Azure Health Data Services development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when using FHIR/DICOM APIs, bulk import/export, de-identification, events, or Synapse/ADF/Fabric integrations, and other Azure Health Data Services related development tasks. Not for Azure Health Bot (use azure-health-bot), Azure Data Factory (use azure-data-factory), Azure Synapse Analytics (use azure-synapse-analytics), Azure Machine Learning (use az
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name: azure-health-data-servicesdescription: Expert knowledge for Azure Health Data Services development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when using FHIR/DICOM APIs, bulk import/export, de-identification, events, or Synapse/ADF/Fabric integrations, and other Azure Health Data Services related development tasks. Not for Azure Health Bot (use azure-health-bot), Azure Data Factory (use azure-data-factory), Azure Synapse Analytics (use azure-synapse-analytics), Azure Machine Learning (use azure-machine-learning).compatibility: Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation.metadata: generated_at: "2026-11-01" generator: "docs2skills/1.0.0"Azure Health Data Services Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Health Data Services. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
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Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | L37-L46 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Health Data Services issues: FHIR token validation, event delivery, $convert-data errors/performance, identity provider setup, and known service limitations. |
| Best Practices | L47-L54 | BCDR planning, CMK encryption for FHIR/DICOM, FHIR performance tuning, and safe configuration/operation of FHIR reindex jobs |
| Decision Making | L55-L60 | Guidance for planning and executing migrations from Azure API for FHIR to Azure Health Data Services, including architecture, data, and operational considerations. |
| Architecture & Design Patterns | L61-L68 | BCDR planning, reliable de-identification deployments, and reference architectures for integrating DICOM service with Azure Data Lake and digital pathology workflows. |
| Limits & Quotas | L69-L77 | Autoscaling, capacity, DR behavior, deprecation impacts, de-identification language/locale support, and DICOM service requirements, quotas, and limits. |
| Security | L78-L118 | Configuring secure access to FHIR/DICOM/HD services: Entra auth, RBAC, tokens, app registrations, Private Link, CMK encryption, SMART on FHIR, external/B2C IDs, and network security. |
| Configuration | L119-L167 | Configuring Azure FHIR and DICOM services: CORS, logging, storage, bulk import/export, de-identification, profiles/validation, search parameters, events, and FHIR operations like $import/$export/$member-match. |
| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L168-L204 | Patterns and code samples for calling FHIR/DICOM APIs, bulk operations, de-identification, events, and integrating Azure Health Data Services with Synapse, ADF/Fabric, Logic Apps, and compliance profiles. |
| Deployment | L205-L220 | Guides for deploying and moving Azure Health Data Services (FHIR, DICOM, de-identification, workspaces) using portal, ARM, Bicep, PowerShell, and CLI across subscriptions and storage options. |
Troubleshooting
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Troubleshoot Azure API for FHIR access token validation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/azure-api-for-fhir/azure-api-fhir-access-token-validation |
| Resolve common Azure Health Data Services event issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/events/events-faqs |
| Troubleshoot event delivery in Azure Health Data Services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/events/events-troubleshooting-guide |
| Troubleshoot $convert-data errors and performance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/convert-data-troubleshoot |
| Troubleshoot FHIR service identity provider setup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/troubleshoot-identity-provider-configuration |
| Review known issues for Azure Health Data Services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/known-issues |
Best Practices
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply customer-managed key best practices to DICOM service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/dicom/customer-managed-keys |
| Apply customer-managed key best practices for FHIR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/customer-managed-keys |
| Apply performance best practices for Azure FHIR service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/fhir-best-practices |
| Safely run and throttle FHIR reindex jobs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/how-to-run-a-reindex |
Decision Making
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Plan and execute migration from Azure API for FHIR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/migration-faq |
| Plan and execute migration from Azure API for FHIR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/migration-strategies |
Architecture & Design Patterns
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Plan BCDR for Azure Health Data Services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/business-continuity-disaster-recovery |
| Design reliable deployments for de-identification service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/deidentification/reliability-health-data-services-deidentification |
| Architect DICOM service with Azure Data Lake Storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/dicom/dicom-data-lake |
| Implement digital pathology workflows with DICOM service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/dicom/dicom-digital-pathology |
Limits & Quotas
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Configure autoscale and capacity for Azure API for FHIR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/azure-api-for-fhir/autoscale-azure-api-fhir |
| Configure disaster recovery for Azure API for FHIR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/azure-api-for-fhir/disaster-recovery |
| Understand Azure API for FHIR deprecation behavior | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/azure-api-for-fhir/fhir-faq |
| Language and locale support for de-identification service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/deidentification/languages-supported |
| Understand DICOM service requirements and limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/dicom/dicom-services-faqs |