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, MedTech, d
What it does
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.
How to Use This Skill
IMPORTANT for Agent: Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g.,
L35-L120), useread_filewith the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g.,[security.md](security.md)), useread_fileon the linked reference file
IMPORTANT for Agent: If
metadata.generated_atis more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. Ifmcp_microsoftdocstools are not available, suggest the user install it: Installation Guide
This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content:
- Preferred: Use
mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetchwith query stringfrom=learn-agent-skill. Returns Markdown. - Fallback: Use
fetch_webpagewith query stringfrom=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown. Returns Markdown.
Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | L37-L45 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Health Data Services issues: FHIR access tokens, event delivery, $convert-data failures, identity provider setup, and known platform limitations. |
| Best Practices | L46-L53 | Guidance on using customer-managed keys with FHIR/DICOM, optimizing FHIR performance, and safely running, monitoring, and managing FHIR reindex jobs. |
| Decision Making | L54-L60 | Guidance on planning and executing migrations from Azure API for FHIR to FHIR service or Azure Health Data Services, including retirement timelines, architecture, and migration strategies. |
| Architecture & Design Patterns | L61-L67 | Architectural patterns for FHIR, DICOM, and de-identification: disaster recovery setup, reliable anonymization services, DICOM + Data Lake integration, and digital pathology workflow design. |
| Limits & Quotas | L68-L73 | Autoscaling and performance tuning for Azure API for FHIR/FHIR service, plus supported languages and limits for the Azure Health de-identification service. |
| Security | L74-L114 | Configuring secure access to FHIR/DICOM/HDI: Entra app registration, auth flows and tokens, RBAC and policies, CMK encryption, network/Private Link, and SMART on FHIR. |
| Configuration | L115-L172 | Configuring FHIR, DICOM, and MedTech services: bulk ops, profiles/validation, CORS, logging/metrics, de-identification, events, security (Private Link), and standards (CARIN, Da Vinci). |
| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L173-L205 | Coding patterns and integration guides for FHIR, DICOM, MedTech, and de-identification APIs, including REST/SDK usage, bulk ops, data pipelines, and connections to Synapse, ADF, AML, Power BI, and Teams. |
| Deployment | L206-L222 | How to deploy and move Azure Health Data Services (FHIR, DICOM, de-identification, workspaces) using portal, ARM, Bicep, CLI, PowerShell, and check regional availability |
Troubleshooting
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Validate and troubleshoot Azure API for FHIR access tokens | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/azure-api-for-fhir/azure-api-fhir-access-token-validation |
| Troubleshoot Azure Health Data Services events issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/events/events-troubleshooting-guide |
| Troubleshoot FHIR $convert-data operation failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/convert-data-troubleshoot |
| Troubleshoot FHIR identity provider configuration issues | 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 |
| Best practices for CMK in FHIR service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/customer-managed-keys |
| Apply performance best practices for FHIR service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/fhir-best-practices |
| Run and manage FHIR reindex jobs safely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/how-to-run-a-reindex |
Decision Making
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Plan migration from Azure API for FHIR retirement | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/azure-api-for-fhir/release-notes-2026 |
| Plan migration from Azure API for FHIR to FHIR service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/migration-faq |
| Plan migration from Azure API for FHIR to Health Data Services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/migration-strategies |
Architecture & Design Patterns
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Configure disaster recovery for Azure API for FHIR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/azure-api-for-fhir/disaster-recovery |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Use autoscale with Azure API for FHIR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/azure-api-for-fhir/autoscale-azure-api-fhir |
| Use autoscale for FHIR service performance and capacity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/fhir/autoscale |
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Configuration
Integrations & Coding Patterns
Deployment
Capabilities
Install
Quality
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