SQL on FHIR presentation came jam-packed with insights on simplifying complex FHIR data for analytics and reporting, while highlighting the benefits of adopting SQL on FHIR.
FHIR North 2023, Canada's online FHIR conference on October 17-18, talked about the future of healthcare tech. It's highly recommended for healthcare professionals, developers, and industry leaders. Vasilii Kupriakov, a software engineer at Health Samurai, actively participated in the event. During his session, he discussed the advancements and advantages of incorporating SQL into FHIR development.
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Before we jump into SQL on FHIR, let's quickly outline why gaining insights from FHIR data is genuinely challenging.
SQL on FHIR is a collaborative effort involving experts from Google, CSIRO, Microsoft, Philips, NCQA, CQLab, Center Square Solutions, Vermonster and Health Samurai. They aim to set a standard for managing FHIR data in relational databases, crucial for efficient analytics due to the complex nesting of FHIR data.
We utilize the FHIRPath language to extract data from FHIR resources. It's currently employed in StructureDefinitions to set constraints and in defining search parameters.
Vasilii demonstrated using synthetic data how to extract information from FHIR resources and build straightforward dashboards. In summary, with SQL on FHIR, you can:
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