IHE XDS Explained: Registry, Repository & ITI Transactions
Understand IHE XDS federated architecture: Registry, Repository, ITI-41/42/43 transactions & SOAP. Run a working XDS exchange locally with the NIST toolkit.
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Catalonia's openEHR CDR for 8 Million People
Catalonia wanted an openEHR Clinical Data Repository for 8 million people. Medblocks worked with IBM and vitagroup to design the sync layer for hospitals.
Couchbase x Medblocks - Building a NoSQL FHIR Server
We walk you through building a FHIR server on top of Couchbase's NoSQL database, covering challenges, technical decisions, architecture, and local setup.
Top 10 FHIR Developer Tools (2026): Build, Test & Validate
Stop drowning in FHIR docs. From HAPI FHIR & Simplifier to Inferno & validators - 10 tools that save hours. Covers servers, testing & profiling. Updated 2026.
Epic Patient App Distribution Using Automatic Client IDs
A step-by-step guide to deploying patient-facing FHIR apps on Epic using Automatic Client ID Distribution, including eligibility criteria, and production setup.
How to Make Legacy EHR Systems FHIR-Compliant with Python
Learn to build a Python FHIR Facade using FastAPI and PostgreSQL to expose legacy EHR data as FHIR APIs supporting read search operations and interoperability
How to Work with FHIR REST APIs using Python
This guide explores performing real-world operations like creating, reading, updating, and deleting patient data on a FHIR Server using Python.
Host An Authenticated EHRbase Server In The Cloud In Under 15 Mins
This article provides a step-by-step guide to hosting an authenticated EHRbase server in the cloud and exposing its REST APIs over HTTPS using Traefik.
How we Optimized Patient Search Speed by 90% Using Postgres Text Search
Leveraging PostgreSQL’s native full-text search, we cut query times from seconds to milliseconds, giving clinicians instant access to critical patient data.
FHIR Questionnaire Resource: Structure, QuestionnaireResponse & How It Works
Understand the FHIR Questionnaire resource from scratch, structure, item types, QuestionnaireResponse, and hands-on exploration using free NLM open-source tools.
HAPI FHIR US Core Profile Validation: Fix the Silent Fail Bug
HAPI FHIR doesn't validate profiles by default — even with meta.profile set. Learn how to upload StructureDefinitions & enable validation via Docker env vars.
ERPNext Healthcare Setup Guide: From Demo to Production
Step-by-step guide to deploying ERPNext Healthcare on Kubernetes. Covers patient care, billing, lab modules & FHIR integration. Open-source. Production-ready.
How to Create an EHRbase Plugin
Extend your openEHR Server! Learn how to create an EHRbase plugin that can make additional calls to the database and create a transactional outbox.
CDS Hooks Tutorial: Build a Working Service with Node.js
Build and test CDS Hooks service with Node.js. Learn Discovery endpoints, CDS Cards, patient-view hooks, ngrok setup, EHR integration, and real-world workflows.
Create a FHIR Patient Resource in Python | Beginner Guide
New to FHIR? Build your first Patient resource in Python using fhir.resources. Includes JSON schema, validation & VS Code setup. Step-by-step for beginners.
SMART on FHIR App Launch Flows: OAuth 2.0, PKCE & EHR Launches
Learn how SMART on FHIR app launches work, including standalone and EHR launches, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, PKCE, scopes, launch context, and app registration.